Government Bond Rates Dip as Cheaper Oil Eases Inflation Worries

On August 25, 2026, the interest rate on 10-year U.S. government bonds dropped to 4.649%, Reuters reported — just below this year's May 29 peak of 4.668%. AP said falling oil prices cooled the inflation fears that had been pushing rates up all summer. When these rates fall, mortgages and other loans tend to get cheaper for everyday borrowers.