BondsMedium•8 October 2026•
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US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2000 in $22B Auction
Key Facts
1The US Treasury sold $22 billion in 30-year bonds at a high yield of 5.618%.
2This yield marks the highest level for 30-year bond auctions since August 2000.
3The bid-to-cover ratio fell to 2.542 from last month's 2.612, indicating average demand.
The US Treasury sold $22 billion in 30-year bonds at a high yield of 5.618%. ZeroHedge reported that this yield marks the highest level for 30-year bond auctions since August 2000. The sale concluded the Treasury's weekly coupon offerings.
The bid-to-cover ratio fell to 2.542 from 2.612 in the previous month, indicating average investor demand. This yield represents a sharp increase from the 5.308% recorded in September, reflecting significant upward pressure on long-term borrowing costs.