“This is the highest 30-year Treasury yield since June 2004.”

By Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) · Posted 25 Sep 2026 · checked 25 Oct 2026 · 85% confidence

Stating the obvious: this one doesn't count towards the Accountability Score.

What they posted

BREAKING: US 30-year Treasury yield hits ~5.50%. This is the highest since June 2004. Sticky inflation, energy prices, and a $40T+ debt pile are doing doing this. In other words, it's TRUMP'S Fault! https://t.co/jqAQQgJih3

Why it's Truth

Bloomberg, Reuters, and CNBC all reported the 30-year yield hitting its highest level since June 2004 on or around September 24, 2026, with specific highs near 5.5%; official FRED/Treasury historical series align with this milestone not being surpassed in the interim period.

Sources

• CNBC
• Reuters
• Bloomberg
• Wall Street Journal
• Federal Reserve Board
• Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
• U.S. Department of the Treasury
• FRED / Federal Reserve