US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly welcomed Pakistan's progress in implementing economic reforms and its return to international capital markets.

The comments follow a meeting between Bessent and Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, signaling continued US engagement with Islamabad's stabilization efforts.

The US 30-year Treasury yield held above 5% on Tuesday, marking the longest stretch at that level since 2007.

Bessent emphasized support for Pakistan's drive toward greater economic self-reliance, framing the reforms as a positive step for regional stability.

In US debt markets, long-dated yields remain under pressure.

The US 30-year Treasury yield held above 5% on Tuesday, marking the longest stretch at that level since 2007.

This persistence in long-end pricing reflects ongoing investor caution regarding fiscal deficits and inflation expectations, despite broader market optimism.