2026.08.19 | Interest Rates: Will My Monthly Payments Rise?

Interest rates are surging as global energy bottlenecks drive up inflation expectations. CNBC reports the 30-year US Treasury yield has hit a 19-year high of 5.31 percent, driving up benchmark borrowing rates. Prioritize paying down any variable rate debt this week before your monthly loan costs adjust upward to match this new market reality. This is the final week of our daily run, and we want to thank everyone for listening to The Brewing Storm.