Bonds Have Been Wobbling Worldwide—Here's Why

Bonds Have Been Wobbling Worldwide—Here's Why

From Steve Forbes: What's Ahead by Forbes

May 21, 2026 · 6 min

About this episode

Steve Forbes discusses the rise of the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield and its implications.

Steve Forbes explains why the the 30-year U.S. Treasury is now over 5%, the the highest level since 2007, as well as the bond yields of multiple other nations—and what can be done to lower them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Steve Forbes

Topics covered

  • bonds
  • U.S. Treasury
  • interest rates
  • global economy
  • bond yields

Keywords

  • bonds
  • U.S. Treasury
  • interest rates
  • global bond yields
  • financial markets

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Organizations: U.S. Treasury

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