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30-year Treasury yields at highest level since 2007 amid Iran worries, broader selloff

IN · 2026-08-18

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Key takeaway

US Treasury yields hit highest levels since 2007 amid geopolitical tensions.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUS Treasury yields rise due to geopolitical tensions and global bond selloff.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIncreased long-term borrowing costs affect lending rates for businesses.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onHigher financing costs lead to reduced consumer spending and investment.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs face tighter margins and potential demand decline.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: IN:Economic Times

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