US 30-year Treasury yield hits 5.27%, highest since June 2007

The long-dated benchmark is up 450 basis points from its 2020 low, underscoring how sharply the so-called risk-free rate has repriced.

Summary

The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.27%, its highest level since June 2007. The move leaves the long-term benchmark 450 basis points above its 2020 low, highlighting a sharp repricing in the so-called risk-free rate, a core reference point for borrowing costs and asset valuations across global markets.

Terms & Concepts
  • 30-year Treasury yield: Interest rate on U.S. government debt maturing in 30 years.
  • basis points: One-hundredth of a percentage point, used to measure rate changes.
  • risk-free rate: Benchmark return on assets seen as having minimal default risk.