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U.S. 30-year Treasury yields reach highest level since 2002
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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 6:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 18, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Yields on 30-year U.S. government bonds rose to their highest level since 2002 following an increase in the deficit. German Bund yields also increased.
SO WHAT?
Higher government borrowing costs in the United States and Germany could affect financial markets and sovereign debt financing.
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