US treasury secretary hails government's buy back of bonds a success

On Tuesday, the 10-year treasury rate yield reached a 19-year high at 5.041%, even as investors wary Iran war fallout

The Guardian • Sep 15, 2026

US 10-Year Yield Rises to Highest Since 2007 as Fed Looms

The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to the highest in almost two decades, the latest milestone in a bruising global bond selloff driven by booming capital investment and soaring energy prices that are exacerbating inflation. Dominic Konstam, Head: Macro Strategy at Mizuho Securities, gives his expectations for Wednesday's Fed rate decision, rising bond yields, and growing market risks.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Sep 15, 2026

Bond Vigilantes Smell Blood In The Water

Treasury Secretary Bessent insists on challenging the bond vigilantes, and neither side is backing down. The underlying trends are pointing toward volatility ahead and potentially much more.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

US 10-year Treasury yield briefly surges past 5% on sky-high diesel prices

The US 10-year Treasury yield on Monday briefly surged past 5% for the first time since 2023, driven by rising diesel prices, in a rally that could see borrowing costs balloon for mortgages and auto loans.

New York Post • Sep 14, 2026

Jim Cramer Flips the Script: Why Older Investors Should Ditch Growth Stocks for 30-Year Treasuries

Jim Cramer just told retirees holding Nvidia and Apple to reconsider what "safe" actually means, and the math behind his argument is harder to dismiss than it sounds.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 12, 2026

Safety and Yield: Ultrashort Bond ETFs See Greater Demand

Investors can't get enough of ultrashort bonds. Driven by concerns over high equity valuations and rate volatility as the U.S. Federal Reserve mulls over the direction of interest rates, capital preservation strategies appear to be the elixir to help ease uncertainty.

ETF Trends • Sep 11, 2026

Bond Market Flashes a Rare Warning Signal: What History Says Happens to Stocks Next

The 30-year Treasury bond yield recently reached its highest level since 2007, sparking concern about a stock market sell-off. Long-term investors shouldn't worry too much about short-term moves in bond yields.

The Motley Fool • Sep 10, 2026

Stock Market Today: Bond Yields and Oil Edge Higher

Oil prices and U.S. government bond yields are climbing as the conflict with Iran remains in focus for investors.

WSJ • Sep 10, 2026

$6 Billion Treasury Buyback Fails To Calm 'Fever' As Oil Prices Jump

A big Bessent buyback could give a jolt to gold.

Investors Business Daily • Sep 9, 2026

US Treasury to Buy Up to $6 Billion in Long-Dated Debt

The US Treasury will purchase up to $6 billion of longer-dated government debt in the first operation under an expanded buybacks program. It's part of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's effort to stem the rise in borrowing costs.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Sep 9, 2026