U.S. 30-year Treasury auction worst since 2001 with 5.216% yield
The U.S. 30-year Treasury bond auction on August 13, 2026 was the worst since 2001, with a yield of 5.216%. Yield curve pressure is mounting as the effects of Japan's attempts to backstop the yen spread to U.S. funding markets, despite Treasury Secretary Bessent's prior assurances.
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@FinanceLancelot
The U.S. 30 year treasury just had the worst bond auction since 2001 with a yield of 5.216% Yield curve pressure continues to mount as the effects of Japan's attempts to backstop the yen spread to the U.S. funding markets. Despite Scott Bessent's promises of Treasury https://t.co/9kdwCzczlO
@martypartymusic
Game theory kicking in. - possible esculations will bring about higher borrowing costs which will force Warsh measures (pressured by Japan carry trade and yen) - Bessent is signalling today. - watch for massive StableCoin issuance thats the sign - Bitcoin will follow the new