10-Year Yield Hits 5.348%, Highest Since 2002

“CNBC reports the ten-year Treasury yield hit five point three four eight percent, the highest since 2002, ahead of a key bond sale.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 8:39 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CNBC: “10-year Treasury note yield hits highest level since 2002 as traders brace for key bond sale”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:39 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Treasury.

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CNBC10-year Treasury note yield hits highest level since 2002 as traders brace for key bond sale

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCNBC reports the ten-year Treasury yield hit five point three four eight percent, the highest since 2002, ahead of a key bond sale.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnalysis, Hank: higher yields squeeze stocks. S and P futures are down point five percent, Dow futures down point eight seven.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStill, a bond that pays this much is basically a gift.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe will update you after the auction. Try not to name the yield, Vera.