What is a 10 year Treasury yield?

The 10 year treasury yield is included on the longer end of the yield curve. Many analysts will use the 10 year yield as the "risk free" rate when valuing the markets or an individual security. Historically, the 10 Year treasury rate reached 15.84% in 1981 as the Fed raised benchmark rates in an effort to contain inflation.

Is the US Treasury 10-year yield above the benchmark rate?

For the first time in 11 months, the US Treasury 10-year yield is above capitalspectator.com's fair value model estimate of the benchmark rate. The 10-year rate has declined every day this week through Wed., May 11, leaving the yield at 2.91% yesterday.

What is the 10 year benchmark bond yield?

The 10 year benchmark bond yield is included on the long end of the yield curve. The yield of the 10 year bond is closely watched by central banks as lowering yields can signal a lack of confidence in the economy. In depth view into Canada 10 Year Benchmark Bond Yield including historical data from 1989 to 2024, charts and stats.