US Government Sold $743 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week, 30-Year Yield at 5.06% on Inflation, Lax Fed, Supply Fears

The US government sold $743 billion in Treasury securities during one week in July 2026, comprising $612 billion in bills and $131 billion in notes and bonds, with the 30-year bond yield reaching 5.058%, the highest since 2007. The article attributes rising long-term yields to inflation running above 4%, expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes despite recent cuts, and market concerns about the volume of new Treasury supply that must find buyers at potentially higher yields.