U.S. government borrowing cost falls to 5.0892%

The U.S. government's 10-year borrowing cost fell to 5.0892% on October 15, 2026, Reuters reported, as investors bought more government bonds. Think of it as the interest rate Washington must pay. When it falls, mortgages and business loans can get cheaper. The 30-year cost also dipped to 5.4319%.