10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: October 2026 10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: October 2026 Kirsten Chang November 3, 2026 This article looks at the 10-year Treasury yield's historical trends since 1962, exploring its relationship with key economic indicators like the Fed Funds Rate (FFR), inflation, and the S&P 500. Fighting Inflation vs. Stimulating Recovery The 10-year Treasury yield has experienced dramatic fluctuations, ranging from a peak of 15.68% in October 1981, during the ...