Macroeconomics Bearish
US Treasury yields hit 24-year high, weighing on stock markets
16. October 2026
US Treasury yields have risen to their highest level since 2002, triggering a global sell-off in equity markets. This rise in interest rates increases pressure on growth stock valuations and weighs on overall market sentiment.
Einordnung
Rising bond yields increase the cost of capital and can put pressure on equity valuations, particularly in the technology sector.