Government Bond Yields Fall as Investors Shift From Stocks to Bonds

Government bond yields, the interest paid, fell sharply on October 22, 2026, as investors bought government debt during a steep stock sell-off, CNBC reported. Yields move opposite to prices, like a seesaw, so bond prices rose. The 10-year yield sets the reference rate for many mortgages. Earlier drops were followed by renewed pressure, so one day may not mark a turning point.