Markets·October 23, 2026 at 8:12 AM EDT·1 source
10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries
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News
30-year Treasury yield5.31%
10-year Treasury yield4.997%
2-year Treasury yield4.692%
What happened
- The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell below 5% Thursday for the first time in a month as investors sought safety amid concerns about AI-related technology debt.
- On Friday, the 10-year yield rose 4 basis points to 4.997%, while tech stocks fell and credit-default-swap spreads widened for several AI companies.
- Investors are also monitoring higher oil prices and supply risks after attacks on Saudi Arabian oil installations by Iran-backed Houthi militants.
10-year Treasury yield
4.997%
2-year Treasury yield
4.692%
30-year Treasury yield
5.31%
WTI crude oil
$100.61 a barrel
Why it matters
The move affects borrowing costs tied to Treasurys and signals shifting risk sentiment around technology debt, growth, inflation and energy markets. The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and economic data next week could further influence yields.
What to watch. The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and Friday’s flash S&P Global PMI readings on manufacturing and services are due next week.
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