The US 10-year treasury yield has approached the 5% mark, raising concerns about market risks and the potential for the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates significantly.

US · 2026-09-14

1. Step 1 · The triggerUS 10-year Treasury yield approaches 5%, raising the global risk-free discount rate.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onLarge foreign holders like Japan's GPIF and Norway's Norges Bank face mark-to-market losses on US Treasuries, increasing the risk of further selling.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onHigher yields transmit to US corporate and SME borrowing costs, tightening credit and raising refinancing expense.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs with floating-rate or soon-to-renew debt see higher interest expense and stricter lending terms, squeezing margins.

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Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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