30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High Amid US-Iran Tensions

Geopolitical friction with Iran drives 30-year Treasury yields to 5.311%, a peak since 2007, while oil prices surge as peace deadline expires.

Woofun AI data shows that 30-year Treasury bond yields climbed over 4 basis points to 5.311% on Monday, marking the highest level since June 2007. The 10-year yield rose above 2 basis points to 4.724%, and the 2-year yield increased more than 1 basis point to 4.182%. Oil prices surged following the expiration of the 60-day US-Iran peace deal deadline, with Iran rejecting any extension. Investors are awaiting Federal Reserve meeting minutes later this week for policy clarity. In the July 29 meeting, the Fed maintained rates at 3.50% to 3.75% by a 9-to-3 vote, with dissenters Hamarck, Neel Kashkari, and Logan advocating for a 25 basis point hike.