10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.13%, First Time Above 5.1% in 19 Years

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield jumped 17 basis points (0.17 point) to 5.13% on September 23, 2026, CNN and the Wall Street Journal reported, topping 5.1% for the first time in 19 years. That usually means costlier mortgages and loans, but better returns for new savers.