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10-year Treasury yield tops 5.25% for first time since 2007
The 10-year yield climbed above 5.25% on Sept. 28, 2026, with analysts pointing to a Fed rate hike, higher crude prices, and a poorly received Treasury sale.
MarketBeat Ratings reports the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 5.25% on Sept. 28, 2026, marking the highest level since the middle of 2007.
The outlet attributes the rise to several overlapping drivers, including a recent Fed rate hike, fast-rising crude prices, and a poorly received Treasury sale.
With the 10-year yield tied to mortgage rates, corporate financing, and stock valuations, the article notes that higher yields generally pressure existing bond prices while potentially improving entry points for new buyers.
MarketBeat Ratings also highlights three bond ETFs it says reflect different parts of the opportunity, including the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, TLT, which it says traded just under $79 when the yield reached 5.25% and carries a 4.95% dividend yield (as stated in the text).
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