ECONOMY

Strategist warns 10-year Treasury yields could reach 6%

Bloomberg MLIV strategist Mark Cranfield warned that 10-year Treasury yields could climb to 6%. The report attributed the potential rise to Federal Reserve policy, elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions, which it said could maintain upward pressure on yields. The warning was published by Bloomberg on September 30, 2026.

Bloomberg MLIV strategist Mark Cranfield warned that 10-year Treasury yields could climb to 6%.

Bloomberg attributed the potential upward pressure to Federal Reserve policy, elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions.

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30 September 2026 · 00:59 · 1 sources

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Bloomberg — Can Treasury Yields Hit 6%?