MarketWatch flags risks in parking a nest egg in 30-year Treasurys amid early-October yield levels

A MarketWatch column warns that risk exists even in "safe" investments while investors weigh long-dated U.S. government bonds. Official data show 10- and 2-year Treasury yields near 5.3% and 4.8%, respectively, in early October.

• MarketWatch warns risk exists even in “safe” investments.
• Official 10-year Treasury yield: 5.28% on Oct. 7, 2026.
• Official 2-year Treasury yield: 4.77% on Oct. 7, 2026.
• Yields shifted slightly from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7, official data show.