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title: "30-year Treasury yield tops 5% amid inflation pressures"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286498051.md"
description: "The 30-year Treasury yield has surpassed 5% due to strong inflation data and rising oil prices, leading to expectations of tighter monetary policy. The disparity between stock earnings yields and Treasury yields is at its widest since 2003, posing challenges for equities. Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh may implement balance sheet reduction, which could increase Treasury supply and maintain elevated long-term rates."
datetime: "2026-05-15T02:41:18.000Z"
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# 30-year Treasury yield tops 5% amid inflation pressures

Yields break milestone: The 30-year Treasury yield exceeded 5% after strong inflation readings and higher oil prices spurred expectations of tighter monetary policy. Stocks face headwinds: The gap between stock earnings yields and Treasury yields is at its widest negative level since 2003, challenging the case for equities. Fed policy uncertainty: Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh may pursue balance sheet reduction, potentially increasing Treasury supply and keeping long-term rates elevated.

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