--- title: "US Treasury yields hit 2007 highs, Bessent cites global issues" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/us-treasury-yields-hit-2007-highs-bessent-cites-global-issues" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/us-treasury-yields-hit-2007-highs-bessent-cites-global-issues" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/us-treasury-yields-hit-2007-highs-bessent-cites-global-issues.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/us-treasury-yields-hit-2007-highs-bessent-cites-global-issues" category: "Business & Economy" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-15T18:05:16.014Z" source_reported: "2026-09-15T17:36:24.247Z" updated: "2026-09-15T18:05:16.014Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-15T19:15:25.728607+00:00" --- # US Treasury yields hit 2007 highs, Bessent cites global issues *Secretary Scott Bessent stated rising bond yields are due to global factors, not domestic ones.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing for details. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Quotes affected parties, states what happens next, and is clearly written. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Language is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - US 10-year Treasury yields reached their highest point since 2007. - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that rising bond yields are caused by global issues, not specific American problems. - A House Financial Services Committee hearing on international finance was disrupted by protesters calling for an end to sanctions on Iran. - Bessent mentioned private discussions with China regarding Iranian financial links and planned future talks with Xi Jinping. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields climbed to levels not seen since 2007. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that these rising yields are a result of global issues, rather than specific problems within the United States. His comments were made to reporters before a congressional hearing. The House Financial Services Committee hearing, nominally focused on the international finance system, was interrupted by protesters. These individuals called for an end to sanctions against Iran and the cessation of war, causing Bessent to pause his opening statement. The protesters were removed from the room. During the hearing, Bessent also indicated that the administration had engaged in private discussions with China concerning financial links to Iran. He further stated that President Trump's discussions on Iran would continue with China's Xi Jinping at an upcoming summit. ## Disagreement on specific causes While U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attributed rising bond yields to "global issues," the specific causes were not detailed by him. The Times of India reported that Bessent offered no other details about specific causes. El Diario stated Bessent attributed the rise to 'global problems' without specifying causes. El Economista reported Bessent did not mention specific causes. The Unknown source noted Secretary Bessent did not mention specific causes. Naftemporiki reported Bessent gave no further details about the causes. Alborsaanews.com reported that the Treasury Secretary did not provide further details on the specific reasons for its rise. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre or right-rated reports mentioned the specific figure of $40 trillion for the U.S. national debt, which was reported by Portfolio, a centre-rated outlet. None of the right-rated reports mentioned the specific figure of $40 trillion for the U.S. national debt. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 33% (2) - Right: 67% (4) 7 of 13 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-15T19:15:25.728607+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 7 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-15T19:45:08.610Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports highlighted that U.S. 10-year Treasury yields reached peaks not seen since 2007. They noted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attributed these rising yields to global issues, not American-specific problems. The disruption of the House Financial Services Committee hearing by protesters calling for an end to sanctions on Iran was also mentioned. Bessent's planned discussions with China on Iranian financial links and future talks with Xi Jinping were also included. ### Right - Right-rated reports focused on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statement that rising bond yields are due to 'global issues.' The Times of India, a full report, noted Bessent offered no other details about specific causes. The Globe & Mail digest mentioned Bessent acknowledged the need to curb the deficit and that he would meet with the Chinese Vice-Premier. Yonhap News Agency reported Bessent stated U.S. Treasuries are the world's highest. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 3 - unknown: 7 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [El Diario](https://diario.mx/estados-unidos/2026/sep/15/atribuye-bessent-el-alza-de-los-bonos-a-problemas-globales-1138388.html) — Attributes Bessent to the Raising of Bonds to 'Global Problems' - [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/kuresel-ekonomi/abdde-tahvil-faizleri-icin-kritik-degerlendirme-gozler-petrol-fiyatlarinda-haberi-918412) — A Critical Assessment for US Bond Yields: Eyes on Oil Prices. - [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/business/article-scott-bessent-us-bond-yields-global-issues-deficit) — Bessent says U.S. bond yields reflect ‘global issues,’ acknowledges need to curb deficit - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/36c696227dfe6564) — Bessent says U.S. bond yields reflect ‘global issues,’ acknowledges need to curb deficit in House testimony - [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/business/3977522-us-treasury-secretary-addresses-rising-bond-yields-amid-global-challenges) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Addresses Rising Bond Yields Amid Global Challenges - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/china/us-treasury-chief-says-rising-bond-yields-due-global-issues-2026-09-15) — US Treasury chief says rising bond yields due to 'global issues' - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260916001700071) — Besant on Surge in U.S. Treasury Yields: "Due to Global Issues... U.S. Treasuries Are World's Highest" - [Unknown](https://chosun.com/international/international_general/2026/09/16/GI2DSNLBMQ2DIMLDMZSTINRTHA) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant: “Rise in U.S. Treasury Yields Is Due to Global Factors” - [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/sectorfinanciero/bessent-atribuye-alza-rendimientos-bonos-tesoro-problemas-globales-20260915-833644.html) — Bessent Attributes the Rise in Treasury Bond Yields to "Global Problems" - [alborsaanews.com](https://alborsaanews.com/2026/09/15/1992847) — BS: The Rise in American Bond Returns Is Due to Global Factors - the Stock Exchange. - [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/finance/world/2161881/ipa-o-mpesent-apodidei-tin-anodo-ton-apodoseon-ton-omologon-se-pagkosmia-zitimata) — US: Bessant Attributes Rising Bond Yields to 'Global Issues' - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/news/us-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-says-rising-bond-yields-due-to-global-issues/articleshow/134267418.cms) — US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says rising bond yields due to 'global issues' - [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/gazdasag/20260915/megszolalt-trump-embere-az-elszallo-amerikai-adossagrol-es-kotvenyhozamokrol-862928) — Trump's Man Speaks Out About Soaring US Debt and Bond Yields ## Questions **What caused the rise in US Treasury yields?** U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the rise in U.S. 10-year Treasury yields, which hit peaks not seen since 2007, was due to 'global issues.' He did not specify the exact causes but indicated they were not American-specific problems. **What was the House Financial Services Committee hearing about?** The hearing was nominally on the international finance system, including reforms to the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. However, it was expected to cover pressing issues like the rise in global bond yields and the administration's financial measures against Iran. **Who disrupted the hearing and why?** Protesters disrupted the hearing by calling for an end to sanctions on Iran and the war. They stood up one after another, forcing Secretary Bessent to pause his opening statement before they were removed from the room. **What did Scott Bessent say about discussions with China?** Secretary Bessent mentioned that the administration had private discussions with China regarding financial links to Iran. He also indicated that President Trump's discussions on Iran would continue with China's Xi Jinping at an upcoming summit. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/us-treasury-yields-hit-2007-highs-bessent-cites-global-issues. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "US Treasury yields hit 2007 highs, Bessent cites global issues", https://mediabias.news/business/us-treasury-yields-hit-2007-highs-bessent-cites-global-issues