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US Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Four of Seven G7 Nations Cross Crisis Threshold

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US Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Four of Seven G7 Nations Cross Crisis Threshold
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"US bond yields are getting out of hand as they hit the highest level since '07. The 30-year note yield rises to 5.18%."
The 30-year US Treasury note yield surged to 5.18%, the highest since 2007, with the traditionally critical 5% threshold now breached. For the first time in modern history, four of the seven G7 nations are simultaneously showing severe bond market stress, with nowhere for capital to flee. Analysts warn this represents a global vote of no confidence in government stability and could precipitate a major stock market crash, with the situation exacerbated by Middle East conflict driving inflation back toward 4% and producer prices at 6%.

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On this episode of The Tom Bilyeu Show Live, host Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew dissected multiple breaking controversies threatening American institutional stability. The most explosive story centered on Trump's DOJ approving a settlement that grants Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization immunity from tax investigation for returns filed before a certain date, while establishing a $1.776 billion fund for those claiming government persecution. Bilyeu characterized this as a grotesque abuse of power tantamount to a self-pardon, warning it sets a dangerous precedent where each administration protects itself rather than remaining accountable to the people. The episode also covered Trump's claim that he aborted an Iran bombing campaign one hour before launch at the request of GCC nations, with Bilyeu suggesting this may be America's Suez Canal moment where U.S. military force can no longer back down adversaries. Economic alarm bells dominated much of the discussion, with US bond yields hitting 5.18%—the highest since 2007—and four of seven G7 nations simultaneously crossing crisis thresholds. Bilyeu explained this represents a global vote of no confidence in government ability to repay debt above inflation rates. The episode examined AIPAC's open celebration of defeating Congressman Thomas Massie after spending $20 million against him, which Bilyeu called a naked display of money in politics that will radicalize younger voters. Leaked audio of Mark Zuckerberg revealing Meta is monitoring all employee computer activity to train AI systems sparked discussion about the coming AI backlash, with 8,000 Meta layoffs announced. Bilyeu delivered an impassioned defense of AI adoption while acknowledging worker anxiety, arguing every technological transition in history created more jobs than it destroyed and urging people to upgrade skills rather than resist change. The episode closed with commentary on Seattle's new mayor joking about being called a communist by Trump while ordering police not to arrest for open drug use, which Bilyeu characterized as dangerous historical and economic ignorance rooted in resentment.

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