US nominal Treasury yield: 10-year maturity
US nominal Treasury yield: 10-year maturity stood at 4.99% in Sep 2026, according to FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). It is one of the indicators in the Interest rates and yields (H.15) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Apr 1953 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Interest rates and yields (H.15) table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Treasury Yield | |||||||||||
| 10-year | 4.99 | 4.68 | 4.6 | 4.47 | 4.48 | 4.32 | 4.25 | 4.13 | 4.21 | 4.14 | |
| 20-year | 5.4 | 5.22 | 5.11 | 4.96 | 5.03 | 4.89 | 4.83 | 4.7 | 4.79 | 4.76 |
Understanding US nominal Treasury yield: 10-year maturity
This figure represents the annualized yield of long-term debt instruments issued by the public sector with a principal repayment period lasting a full decade. The scope covers all transactions involving the purchase and sale of this asset class in the secondary market, excluding debt instruments with other maturities or specially structured products. This is the measure most closely monitored by the global financial community to assess long-term capital costs for investment projects and major real estate loans.
Data information is published regularly on a monthly basis and may be subject to retroactive adjustments in the next period if updated figures from official trading sources become available. Viewers should note that they should not look at a single data point in isolation, but rather place it within the broader context of the entire long-term economic cycle. Comparing with the immediately preceding month is a common method for gauging the pace of change in inflation and growth expectations.
Frequently asked questions about this index:
Frequently asked questions
- Why is this timeframe considered a global benchmark?
- It serves as the most important reference point for pricing long-term loans and real estate globally.
- What factors exert the strongest influence on this return?
- Long-term economic growth expectations and inflation trends are the two main drivers.
- Does this index accurately reflect current economic health?
- It reflects future expectations rather than current economic conditions at the time of observation.