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The 10-Year Treasury Yield Is Near a 24-Year High. History Says Stock Investors Should Do This 1 Thing.

Here's a smart move for investors in the current market environment.

The 10-Year Treasury Yield Is Near a 24-Year High. History Says Stock Investors Should Do This 1 Thing.

Published October 10, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

The U.S. is in a much different place now than it was in 2002. Back then, the country was still recovering from the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The stock market was still reeling from the bursting of the dot-com bubble. However, there is one striking similarity between now and then -- ultra-high bond yields.

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.36%, the highest level since 2002. Although the yield pulled back somewhat over the next couple of days, it's still near the 24-year high.

Details

This elevated 10-year Treasury yield has a major implication for the stock market. History says that investors should do one thing.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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