Why turmoil in bond market could make borrowing more expensive for Americans

Sep 4, 2026

Trader Robert Charmak works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. — Trader Robert Charmak works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. A continued run in the bond market could hit the stock market that has climbed to new highs over the last two years and helped support consumer spending and the artificial intelligence buildout that is a major source of growth for the U.S. economy. (YUKI IWAMURA/AP FILE)

PUBLISHED: September 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM EDT

Mortgage rates are one of the most visible ways bond yields hit consumers. Rates, which are closely tied to yields on the 10-year Treasury, have been inching higher since the war with Iran started and are approaching their highest levels in a year.

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