Long-term U.S. government bond yields climbed as markets weighed inflation concerns, while Fed Governor Milan said borrowing costs remain too high.
U.S. stocks reached record highs even as inflation pressures and rising long-term Treasury yields created headwinds for broader financial markets. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.5%, while the 30-year yield briefly moved above 5%, underscoring tighter financing conditions across the economy. The report also said Fed Governor Milan resigned and warned that interest rates are too high, adding a policy signal to a market already balancing risk appetite against elevated borrowing costs. Higher Treasury yields typically matter across asset classes because they raise the benchmark return for safer assets and can pressure valuations for equities and other risk-sensitive markets, including digital assets.