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The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield momentarily climbed above 5% for the first time since 2007, rising over 4 percentage points in just three years. Higher 10-year yields increase borrowing costs across markets, impacting everything from mortgage rates to business and government loans. Yahoo Finance's Ines Ferre analyzes past instances when yields rose above five percent and explains what it could mean for the economy going forward if bond yields continue rising at this pace. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.
What happened the last time 10-year Treasury yields hit 5%