The 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield surpassed 5 percent during trading on September 14, 2026, marking just the second occurrence in the past 19 years. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note reached a high of 5.014 percent but decreased to 4.961 percent by mid-afternoon on the same day, which is nearly 1 basis point above its opening level.
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10-year Treasury yield exceeds 5 percent
On September 14, 2026, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond exceeded 5 percent for only the second time in 19 years. It peaked at 5.014 percent before dropping to 4.961 percent by mid-afternoon.
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