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Long Bond Yields Spike to Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Grip Markets

US Treasury yields on 30-year bonds surged to their highest levels since 2007 as investors grapple with mounting inflation concerns. Global debt markets experienced a selloff reflecting growing anxiety over sustained price pressures, particularly in energy sectors. Traders faced difficult decisions between locking in yields near two-decade highs and risking further declines in bond values. The 5% yield threshold on long-dated Treasuries, unseen since 2007, marked a significant shift in borrowing costs. Global bond investors displayed mixed sentiment, weighing near-term yield opportunities against potential losses. Rising energy prices fueled expectations for persistent inflation, prompting broader Treasury market volatility. The yield movements signal investor repositioning amid macroeconomic uncertainty.