U.S. Treasury yields surged to multi-year highs, driving a selloff in long-duration bonds and raising concerns about inflation and rate hike expectations.

The 30-year Treasury yield hit 5.27% on July 28, its highest level since 2007, pushing the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) down. Global bond yields also climbed to their highest since 2008, with the Bloomberg Global Treasury Index averaging 3.68%. The U.S. government paid the highest borrowing costs in 25 years to sell 30-year bonds. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve's "dot plot" indicated a higher chance of rate hikes this year, with nearly half of FOMC members projecting at least one hike.

The volatility in Treasury yields pressured long-duration bond ETFs like TLT, while the dollar found support on stronger yields and economic data. However, stocks gave back gains as longer-dated Treasury yields pushed to new multi-year highs, with Fed hawks arguing for further rate hikes to combat inflation.

To watch next: The upcoming Fed rate decision on September 20, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release on September 13, and the 30-year Treasury yield's ability to hold above 5% will determine the narrative's evolution.

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