Posted on Sep 04, 2025 / USA
The yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond surged to 5%—the highest level since July—driven by mounting worries over national debt and political gridlock ahead of the debt ceiling deadline. This rise in long-duration borrowing costs rippled across global markets, pushing yields in Europe and Japan to multi-decade highs. Domestically, it weighed on stock valuations and triggered a flight toward safer assets like gold and Treasuries. Investors are on edge, anticipating aggressive fiscal policy negotiations and potential repercussions for the Fed’s independence. The escalation underscores fragile financial confidence as autumn begins.
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