U.S. government debt yields are surging at a bad time. Here's what's behind the move
Long-dated Treasurys have climbed more than 40 basis points since late June as deficit worries, inflation and heavy bond issuance lift borrowing costs.
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BizTocTreasury yields hit multi-decade highs amid surging national debt
Financial markets and investors are reacting to the rapidly growing U.S. national debt, which is approaching a record of $40 trillion, by requiring greater returns for those who invest in America's debt obligations.Yields on U.S. Treasurys have been elevated recently, in part due to the growth in debt, with the federal government projected to run a roughly $2.1 trillion budget deficit this fiscal year, according to the nonpartisan Congressional …
US Treasury yields are rising at a critical time, with debt and budget deficits increasing pressure. Experts say that long-term yields are under pressure as inflation remains above target. US Treasury yields, as they are known, have started to rise again at a fragile time when the debt burden is increasing. With Treasury debt approaching approximately $40 trillion, budget deficit and inflation concerns are supporting yields; debt servicing costs…
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