Why Record Bonds Yield MattersUnited States 30 Year Government Bonds YieldTVC:US30YkonhowToday, we read the headline: "30-year Treasury yield hits a 19-year high." Yes, that is an interest rate of 5.3% for a loan tenure of 30 years. Why does this higher interest rate matter? In this discussion, we will explore the differences between the bank interest rates we receive on our savings or pay for our mortgages, the Fed's rate decisions (called the Federal Funds rate), and this Treasury yield. Finally, we will look at whether interest rates will continue to rise and how these rising rates will impact the markets. 30-Year Yield Ticker: 30Y Minimum fluctuation: 0.001 Index points (1/10th basis point per annum) = $1.00 Disclaimer: • What presented here is not a recommendation, please consult your licensed broker. • Our mission is to create lateral thinking skills for every investor and trader, knowing when to take a calculated risk with market uncertainty and a bolder risk when opportunity arises. CME Real-time Market Data help identify trading set-ups in real-time and express my market views. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs https://www.tradingview.com/cme/