US 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2007 on Inflation Angst

Published on May 19, 2026

The 30-year rate increased six basis points to 5.18% on Tuesday, a level last seen on the brink of the global financial crisis in 2007, rising alongside US government yields across maturities.

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