Long-term bond rates since 1790

30-year Treasury rates are now at their lowest since December 2008 (they hit 2.7% today). 10-year rates are at their lowest since the 1940s.

I find myself going back to this chart all the time, so I thought others might like to study it (hat tip Barry Ritholz). You can click the image for a larger view.

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