Equities end slightly lower as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

Equities end slightly lower as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/equities-end-slightly-lower-as-bond-yields-hold-near-multi-decade-highsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Equities End Lower as Bond Yields Hover Near Multi-Decade Highshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/equities-end-slightly-lower-as-bond-yields-hold-near-multi-decade-highshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/equities-end-slightly-lower-as-bond-yields-hold-near-multi-decade-highs#u97962Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:25:29 +0000United States equities closed slightly lower as government bond yields held near multi-decade highs. The 30-year Treasury bond yield climbed to its highest level since 2002 before pressure eventually eased and yields stabilized. Markets digested inflation concerns, debt issuance, and mixed commentary from Federal Reserve officials regarding the future path of interest rates. Meanwhile, global bonds suffered a bruising month due to deteriorating government finances and rising inflation driven by elevated energy costs from the ongoing conflict involving Iran.Why it mattersThe steep climb in Trea