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Treasury yields hit 19-year highs as Fed Chair Warsh ends era of cheap money

The 30-year yield climbed past 5.26% on August 31, 2026, following Chairman Kevin Warsh's warning that AI spending will drive rates higher.

Marcus Vance
Markets Reporter
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As of 2026-08-31 18:41 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
The 30-year US Treasury yield reached about 5.26% on August 31, 2026, marking a 19-year high while the 10-year yield hit 4.76%. [1]