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US 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.03% Amid Hike Expectations

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-15 · 1 min read
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The US 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.03%, its highest level since 2007, as markets price in a Federal Reserve rate increase.

The United States 10-Year Treasury yield climbed 1.4% to 5.030%. This level marks a near two-decade high. The move occurred as traders positioned for a Federal Reserve decision.

The Fed is set to deliver a quarter-point rate hike on Wednesday. This would be the first increase since July 2023. Stronger-than-expected inflation data fueled this shift in market sentiment.

Inflation Data Drives Rate Hike Odds

Core consumer price inflation rose 0.3% in August. This figure exceeded economist forecasts. Headline inflation hit 3.4% year-over-year, significantly above the Fed’s 2% target.

CME FedWatch data shows the probability of a hike exceeding 85%. These elevated odds reflect a consensus that the central bank will act against persistent price pressures.

Oil Prices Exacerbate Bond Selloff

Brent crude oil prices topped $107 per barrel. Supply risks in the Middle East drove this surge. Threats to Saudi shipping lanes and pipeline infrastructure heightened concerns.

Higher energy costs add to the inflation picture. Some investors warn that a decision to hold rates steady could worsen the bond selloff. Such an outcome would raise doubts about the Fed’s commitment to price stability.

Equity Markets Face Rising Discount Rates

The S&P 500 index fell 0.3% on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.4%. The NASDAQ composite also declined by 0.4%.

Rising Treasury yields increase the discount rate for future corporate earnings. This dynamic draws capital away from stocks. The market awaits the Fed’s updated Summary of Economic Projections for guidance through March 2027.

Based on reporting by Investing.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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