U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches 24-Year High Amid Inflation Concerns and Strong Growth

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield, a key benchmark for global financial markets, surged to 5.34% during trading on October 1, 2026, marking its highest level since 2002. This rise reflects growing expectations that high interest rates will persist longer than anticipated due to inflation stimulated by the Iran war and robust economic growth, including expanded AI investments.