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← All Market Intel Daily Brief · Friday, October 9, 2026

10-Year Treasury Hits 5.1%, 19-Year High, as Fed Resumes Hiking; CRE Deals Stall

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Rates check

Today’s 5bp rise in the 10-year UST to 4.74% extends a relentless climb that saw the benchmark touch 5.1% earlier this month—a 19-year high. The 2-year added 5bps to 4.24%, the 5-year rose 4bps to 4.43%, and SOFR ticked up 2bps to 3.65%. Prime held at 6.75%. For CRE borrowers, every basis point matters: floating-rate debt tied to SOFR is getting pricier, and fixed-rate permanent loans are now pricing well above 7% for many assets. Cap rates are under direct assault, and underwriting assumptions are being stress-tested daily.

The big story

The 10-year Treasury’s surge to a 19-year high of 5.1% is the single most important number in commercial real estate right now. It’s not just a headline—it’s a deal killer. Higher risk-free rates directly inflate borrowing costs, push cap rates higher, and choke off transaction volume. The Federal Reserve’s quarter-point hike last month, its first since 2023, underscored that the era of cheap money is over. Lenders are pulling back, spreads are widening, and floating-rate borrowers are feeling the squeeze. As Bisnow reports, the 10-year at 5.3% is slamming the brakes on CRE dealmaking, and REIT M&A has ground to a halt. For sponsors and brokers, the message is clear: until long-end yields stabilize, expect fewer bids, wider bid-ask spreads, and a focus on distress opportunities.

Worth knowing

One number

5.1% — the 19-year high for the 10-year Treasury yield, a level that is fundamentally resetting CRE valuations and deal flow.

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