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📰 Bessent Says Global Issues Behind Treasury Yield Surge as US 10-Year Tops 5%, Highest Since 2007
🗓️ Sep 15 2026 23:09 UTC - Suehyeon Lee

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said global factors were the main force behind the recent surge in Treasury yields. Bessent made the remarks to re

➤ The 10-year US Treasury yield has surpassed 5%, its highest point since 2007, driven by a confluence of global factors.
➤ Key drivers include rising oil prices, potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, increased AI investment funding, and concerns over the US fiscal deficit.
➤ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attributes the surge primarily to 'global issues' and acknowledges the fiscal deficit's impact, while also highlighting the effectiveness of bond buyback programs.

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🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/en.bloomingbit-bessent-says-global-issues-behind-treasury-yield-surge-as-us-10-year-tops-5-highest-since-2007-721177141