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US bond yields hit 20-year high, putting Naira and Nigerian stocks under pressure
Nairametrics
Aug 18, 2026 · 10:53 WAT
US 30-year Treasury yields reached their highest level in nearly 20 years as concerns about government spending, heavy debt issuance and persistent inflation raised expectations of tighter monetary policy. The development was identified as a potential source of pressure for the naira and Nigerian stocks.