Key U.S. Borrowing Rate Rises to Highest Level Since 2007

The 10-year Treasury yield breached levels last seen in 2007, with intensifying worries about energy-driven inflation contributing to bond investors’ angst.

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US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007

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The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

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NYT Published 15 September 2026

Key U.S. Borrowing Rate Rises to Highest Level Since 2007

BBC Published 15 September 2026

US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007

The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

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