10-year Treasury yield hits 5.13%, first time above 5.1% in 19 years

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield jumped 17 basis points — that is 0.17 percentage point — to 5.13% on September 23, 2026, CNN and the Wall Street Journal reported, topping 5.1% for the first time in 19 years. Higher long-term yields typically mean pricier mortgages and loans, but better rates for new savers.