Investors secured 5% yields on 30-year US Treasuries for the first time since
2007 after a $25 billion bond auction cleared at 5.046%, reflecting rising
inflation concerns and higher energy prices. Demand at the auction was moderate,
with yields slightly above pre-sale trading levels. The sale followed
weaker-than-expected demand for recent three- and 10-year Treasury auctions. The
last 30-year Treasury carrying a 5% coupon was issued before the global
financial crisis, while long-dated Treasury yields have periodically traded
above 5% since 2023 amid aggressive Federal Reserve tightening and increased
government borrowing.