US 10-year Treasury Yield Hits 4.27% Raising Global Borrowing Costs

4.27%. That's the level the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached today, marking a four-month high that's sending shockwaves through global markets. As the benchmark for everything from mortgages to corporate debt, this spike means the cost of borrowing is about to get significantly more expensive for everyone.

Drivers Behind the US 10-year Treasury Yield 4.27% Spike

According to Reuters, the surge is fueled by a combination of resilient economic data and stubborn inflation figures. Investors are increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve won't be rushing to cut interest rates anytime soon. It's a classic 'good news is bad news' scenario where a strong economy keeps yields climbing, pressuring valuations across the board.

Market Impact: Stocks and Crypto Under Pressure

Higher yields don't just affect loans; they drain liquidity from risky assets. The Nasdaq and high-growth tech stocks are feeling the heat, as their future earnings are worth less when discounted at higher rates. Even Bitcoin, often seen as a hedge, is struggling to maintain momentum as the 'risk-free' return of government bonds becomes more enticing to institutional players.