U.S. 10-year bond yields surpass 5%: markets in risk-off mode

On Wednesday, yields on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds exceeded 5%, reaching levels unseen since 2007, with a single-day jump the largest since spring 2025. Financial markets reacted with panic — a clear risk-off trend is visible. Analysts warn that a potential move to 6% would have serious consequences for global markets.