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United StatesUS 10-Year Treasury Yield climbed to 5.24 Percent in October 2026
FREDDailyReleased October 2026
US 10-Year Treasury Yield climbed to 5.24 Percent in October 2026, up 0.02 Percent from September's 5.22 Percent reading.
Latest Release
5.240000
Actual
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Consensus
5.220000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
10-Year Treasury Yield (United States) was reported at 5.24 Percent in October 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 5.22 Percent. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 4.41 Percent, ranging from 3.97 Percent to 5.31 Percent across 249 releases. This is classified as a critical-impact indicator released on a daily basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 5.25 Percent, down from the prior three at 5.29 Percent. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.32 Percent) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.16 Percent). In October readings over the past 3 years, 10-Year Treasury Yield has averaged 4.36 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate YoY (Oct 14) and Core Inflation Rate YoY (Oct 14).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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10-Year Treasury Yield - US
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About 10-Year Treasury Yield — United States
DEFINITION
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note, the benchmark long-duration US government debt instrument. Quoted as the constant-maturity rate by the US Treasury. It reflects the market-clearing interest rate investors demand for lending to the US government over a 10-year horizon.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
The 10-year yield is the most widely watched rate in global finance. It anchors mortgage rates, corporate-bond pricing, equity-discount-rate inputs, and FX-carry calculations. Movement reflects expectations for future short-rate policy, inflation, and the term premium. A rapidly rising 10y can pressure equity valuations (especially long-duration growth names).
MARKET IMPACT
| Market | Direction | Strength | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | negative | high | Higher discount rates compress valuations |
| USD | positive | high | Higher yields attract foreign capital |
| Gold | negative | medium | Higher real yields reduce gold attractiveness |
| Mortgage rates | positive | high | 30y mortgage rates track 10y closely |
FAQ
- Why is the 10y so important?
- It is the benchmark long-rate that anchors mortgage pricing, corporate credit, and equity discount rates.
- What causes the 10y to move?
- Fed policy expectations, inflation outlook, term-premium shifts, and Treasury supply/demand.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Oct 2026): actual 5.24 Percent. Prior reading (Oct 2026): 5.22 Percent. Before that (Oct 2026): 5.28 Percent.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | US | NFIB Business Optimism Index | 97.9 | 98.7 | 98 | 97.95 | Low |
| 14:00 | US | Existing Home Sales MoM | 1.5 | -3.2 | -0.3 | 0.60 | High |
| 14:00 | US | Existing Home Sales | 3.99 | 3.93 | 3.95 | 3.97 | High |
| 15:30 | US | 3-Month Bill Auction | 4.085 | 4.05 | 4.009 | 4.05 | Low |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 18:00 | US | Budget Balance | -167 | -29 | -29.00 | Medium | |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index YoY | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.30 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index | 37.8 | 28.4 | 42.60 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | NY Empire State Manufacturing Index | 7.6 | 10.3 | 10.30 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Core PPI YoY | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.40 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1716 | 1710 | 1702.50 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade YoY | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.70 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.50 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade MoM | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Initial Jobless Claims | 197 | 200 | 195.50 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index | 157.411 | 159.1 | 159.10 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 198 | 199 | 198.13 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Core PPI MoM | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales MoM | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.45 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales YoY | 6 | 5.2 | 5.20 | High | |
| 13:30 | US | Retail Sales YoY | 6 | 5.2 | 5.20 | High | |
| 13:30 | US | Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.45 | High | |
| 13:30 | US | Retail Sales MoM | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | High | |
| 13:30 | US | Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | High | |
| 14:00 | US | Business Inventories MoM | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.40 | Medium | |