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Global bond selloff deepens, as US 30-year yields hit highest since 2004

Global bond selloff deepens, as US 30-year yields hit highest since 2004

By Amanda Cooper, Sophie Kiderlin and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US long-dated Treasury yields rose to their highest in more than 20 years on Thursday, extending a selloff that has accelerated of late on worries that high energy costs, resilient economic growth and
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US yields rise with rate hike views, 30-year bond yield hits highest since 2004

US yields rise with rate hike views, 30-year bond yield hits highest since 2004

By Caroline Valetkevitch and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US Treasury yields rose and the 30-year bond yield touched its highest level since 2004 on Thursday, with the recent rout in bond prices deepening as more Federal Reserve officials said additional interest rate hikes
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Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Advocates Fiscal Policies to Combat Inflation and High Interest Rates

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Advocates Fiscal Policies to Combat Inflation and High Interest Rates

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) asserts that implementing sound fiscal policies is crucial for mitigating inflation and reducing interest rates in the United States. According to CRFB, responsible fiscal management can significantly improve affordability for Americans by easing inflationary pressures, lowering borrowing costs, and decreasing cost burdens stemming from government policies. This perspective highlights the direct link between federal budget decisions and the economic well-being of citizens. The CRFB's stance comes at a time when Western economies, including the U.S., are experiencing an unusual economic configuration. Fiscal policies often remain expansionary, leading to historically high public deficits, while monetary policies are restrictive or tightening to counter renewed inflation. This creates a tension between fiscal and monetary authorities regarding which approach will ultimately dominate in shaping economic outcomes. The CRFB emphasizes that a concerted effort...
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Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care

Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care

Nearly everyone will feel the impact of what’s going on in the bond market, no matter how far away and abstract it may seem
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Global bond rout rolls on, pushes 30-year U.S. Treasury yields to highest since 2004

Global bond rout rolls on, pushes 30-year U.S. Treasury yields to highest since 2004

By Amanda Cooper and Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year borrowing costs hit their highest in over 20 years on Thursday, adding strain to the government's long-term finances, as investors upped the compensation they demand to hold bonds given strong economic growth and high
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Bond market sell-off rumbles on ahead of Trump and XI talks

Bond market sell-off rumbles on ahead of Trump and XI talks

By Marc Jones LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - World financial markets remained on edge on Thursday after concerns about the Iran war and inflation pain had triggered the sharpest sell-off in US Treasuries and other benchmark government bonds since last year's Liberation Day turmoil.
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Morning Bid: When Treasuries catch Korea's volatility bug, take cover

Morning Bid: When Treasuries catch Korea's volatility bug, take cover

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Treasuries are meant to be markets' quiet backwater. When they start dominating headlines and trading like a retail-driven Korean stock market, something has clearly gone awry.
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Investors Advised to Embrace Recessions as Opportunities for Long-Term Stock Growth

Investors Advised to Embrace Recessions as Opportunities for Long-Term Stock Growth

Investors Advised to Embrace Recessions as Opportunities for Long-Term Stock Growth
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Rising Federal Debt Increases Household Borrowing Costs and Slows Wage Growth

Rising Federal Debt Increases Household Borrowing Costs and Slows Wage Growth

The U.S. federal debt, which reached 99% of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, is significantly impacting American households and businesses by increasing borrowing costs. This level of debt, the highest since World War II (excluding the COVID-19 pandemic recession quarter), has led to an estimated 1.36 percentage-point increase in current-day interest rates compared to what they would otherwise be. This rise in rates translates to higher costs for mortgages, auto loans, and student loans. For a household with a mortgage, a new auto loan, and an undergraduate student loan, this increase amounts to approximately $4,500 per year in additional costs. The financial strain is evident in rising delinquency rates across various loan types, particularly student loans, which spiked after pandemic-era payment pauses ended.
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Global bond rout rolls on, pushing US 30-year yield to highest since 2004

Global bond rout rolls on, pushing US 30-year yield to highest since 2004

By Amanda Cooper and Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US long-dated borrowing costs hit their highest in over 20 years on Thursday, extending a selloff as holders demand greater compensation to hold government bonds given strong economic growth, high levels of debt and rising energy costs
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Deficit Reduction Identified as Key to Improving U.S. Affordability and Tempering Inflation

Deficit Reduction Identified as Key to Improving U.S. Affordability and Tempering Inflation

A recent analysis highlights that deficit reduction is crucial for improving affordability in the United States and assisting the Federal Reserve in controlling inflation. The inflation rate has been above its 2% target for over five-and-a-half years, with prices increasing by 24% compared to an 11% target over that period. Excessive federal borrowing during the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with supply shocks and loose monetary policy, contributed significantly to this inflation. While inflation has decreased from its 2022 peak, it is projected to remain around 3.5% this year. The report emphasizes that responsible deficit reduction can temper inflation by reducing excess demand, moderating inflation expectations, and potentially boosting supply. This approach can also lead to lower interest rates on various loans, including mortgages, car loans, student loans, and consumer credit, by reducing debt issuance and inflationary pressures.
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Federal Reserve Utilizes Quantitative Tightening to Manage Inflation and Normalize Balance Sheet

Federal Reserve Utilizes Quantitative Tightening to Manage Inflation and Normalize Balance Sheet

Federal Reserve Utilizes Quantitative Tightening to Manage Inflation and Normalize Balance Sheet