# US yield surge prompts mortgage hedging, adding pressure to bond market

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- Reuters, 2026-10-12 15:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-yield-surge-triggers-mortgage-hedging-adds-bond-market-pressure-2026-10-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acd01b876e0550001f0c3bd

> A sharp rise in long-term US Treasury yields has prompted mortgage-related hedging, adding selling pressure to an already strained bond market. The impact is likely to be smaller than in previous selloffs.