Government bond yields jumped across major markets Tuesday, with borrowing costs in Japan and the U.K. touching multi-decade highs, and U.S. Treasury yields surging, as renewed Middle East hostilities reignite inflation concerns. The key U.S. 10-year Treasury note yield moved to a 20-month high, rising 3 basis points to trade at 4.7880%. Japan’s benchmark 10-year…
Britain’s former defense secretary John Healey leaves 10 Downing Street in London July 20, 2026 as cabinet appointments are being made after Andy Burnham became Britain’s new Prime Minister. Henry Nicholls | Afp | Getty Images Andy Burnham began his tenure as the U.K.’s seventh prime minister in 10 years this week — but investors’…
Yields on U.S. Treasurys moved lower early on Wednesday, following a sharp sell-off across bond markets as inflation concerns continue to weigh on investor sentiment. The 10-year Treasury yield — the main benchmark for mortgages, auto loans and credit card debt — was just under 2 basis points lower in early trade at 4.653%. During Tuesday’s…
Yields on U.S. Treasurys were slightly lower early Tuesday, easing losses in the previous session as traders weigh up central banks’ response to renewed inflation fears. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was more than 1 basis points lower on Tuesday morning, at 4.6073%. The longer-dated 30-year Treasury…
U.S. Treasury yields continued their ascent on Monday as global bond markets sold off and G7 finance ministers met in Paris. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was 1 basis point higher in the early hours, at 4.601%, its highest level in 15 months. The longer-dated 30-year Treasury…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the start of a Cabinet meeting to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at Downing Street in London, Feb. 24, 2026. Wpa Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images Yields on U.K. government bonds surged to multi-decade highs on Tuesday morning, as pressure…
Lights on in skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. U.K. business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year’s budget. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images British…
Kilts and sporrans of Clan Wallace, part of the Lonach Highlanders, marching on the Road to the Lonach Gathering and Highland Games at Strathdon in Scotland. Gannet77 | Istock | Getty Images The Scottish government announced plans on Thursday to issue its first sovereign bonds in 2026/27, as it looks to raise funds for infrastructure…
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference on Sept. 29, 2025, in Liverpool, England. Ian Forsyth | Getty Images U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has reiterated her commitment to the government’s self-imposed fiscal rules, but said it must be honest with the public about the challenges the country…
