The 30-year US Treasury yield has stepped back from its October peak but remains well above where 2026 began. It closed on Thursday 22 October at 5.29%, versus 4.86% on 2 January and a year high of 5.67% reached on 7 October.

The long end spent 12 sessions at or above 5.50% this month before easing. Even after the pullback, the 30-year is roughly 40 basis points higher than at the start of the year.

Source: US Department of the Treasury, daily par yield curve rates (close 22/10/2026).