US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.444%, Highest Since 2004

Yields on 30-year US Treasury bonds surged to 5.444% on September 24, 2026, the highest since 2004, amid a global government-bond sell-off. Higher long-term yields raise Washington's borrowing costs and tighten financial conditions worldwide. Investors now face a test of how long markets will demand higher compensation to hold long-dated debt.