Trump rejects Iran ceasefire as bond yields hit two-decade high

Sep 26, 2026

Talks with Iran have collapsed and borrowing costs are spiking — bad news for consumers, borrowers, and anyone hoping for cheaper oil.

  • Trump turned down Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and expects bombing to resume after the midterms.
  • The 10-year government bond yield hit its highest since 2007, pushing mortgage and loan costs up toward levels not seen in decades.
  • Iran's president says there is no point talking, pointing to torn-up deals and strikes during past negotiations.
  • Consumer sentiment just hit its second-lowest reading on record, worse than during the 2008 crash or the pandemic.
  • Trump's approval is down to 37%, the weakest of any president going into midterms in decades of polling.

Outlook: Oil prices and the bond market are the things to watch — if rates keep climbing while gas and grocery costs rise, layoffs and a broader slowdown are the likely next step.

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