Government Borrowing Costs Hit 19-Year High

U.S. government borrowing costs hit a 19-year high Sept. 28, 2026, MarketWatch and WSJ data show. The 10-year rate touched 5.272% then closed at 5.241%, up 6.1 basis points — a basis point is 0.01 percentage points. That rise means pricier loans and tougher competition for stocks.