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FW Desk News
FreightWatch.News
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Yields on the longest-maturity US Treasury bonds reached their highest level since 2007 as investors shed global debt holdings amid mounting inflation worries. The selloff extended beyond American securities to government debt instruments worldwide. Rising yields reflect growing investor unease about accelerating price pressures. The move away from longer-dated treasuries signals investor caution about future economic conditions and the potential for sustained elevated inflation.