Treasury Yields Hit 19-Year High as Oil Prices Climb Past 0

Treasury Yields Hit 19-Year High as Oil Prices Climb Past $100

Treasury yields hit 19-year high as oil prices surge past $100, impacting markets and inflation concerns.

September 23, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — U.S. Treasury bond yields reached a near 20-year peak on Wednesday, with the 10-year yield hitting 5.08% and the 30-year yield rising to 5.38%, levels not seen since before the global financial crisis.

At the same time, oil prices climbed sharply, with European Brent crude exceeding $101 per barrel and U.S. crude approaching $92. Analysts noted that higher energy costs often contribute to increased inflation, which in turn pushes bond yields upward.

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