Finance

The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to roughly 5.2% today, reaching its highest level since before the 2007 global financial crisis. Rising yields across the curve are being driven by persistent inflation concerns and a broader bond market selloff, further straining equity valuations and increasing borrowing costs.

Oil prices fluctuated as investors monitored the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has kept Brent crude prices elevated near $111 per barrel. While markets saw a slight cooling after reports that planned military strikes were postponed in favor of negotiations, the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains a primary driver of energy-led inflation fears.

The cryptocurrency market faced substantial downward pressure today, with Bitcoin dropping below the $77,000 mark amid a broader risk-off environment. This price slide triggered an estimated $600 million in liquidations within a very short window, representing one of the largest single-day exit events in recent months.