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title: "UK and US long-term yields hit multi-decade highs amid inflation fears"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286233615.md"
description: "UK long-term yields reach their highest levels since 1998, with US 30-year Treasury yields exceeding 5%. This surge is driven by inflation and fiscal concerns, leading to increased borrowing costs for governments, businesses, and households, which may slow economic growth and heighten financial risks. Additionally, rising oil prices due to Middle East conflicts are intensifying inflation pressures, causing central banks to be more cautious about reducing interest rates."
datetime: "2026-05-13T09:39:18.000Z"
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# UK and US long-term yields hit multi-decade highs amid inflation fears

Historic yield highs: UK long-dated borrowing costs hit their highest since 1998, while US 30-year Treasury yields surpassed 5% amid inflation and fiscal concerns. Economic ripple effects: Higher yields raise borrowing costs for governments, businesses, and households, potentially slowing growth and increasing financial risks. Inflation pressure: Oil price spikes from the Middle East conflict are fueling inflation, making central banks more cautious about cutting rates.

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