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Bond Yields Jump and Stocks Slip as Iran Stalemate Unsettles Investors

Bond Yields Jump and Stocks Slip as Iran Stalemate Unsettles Investors
NYT Business Tuesday 18 August 2026, 12:09 UTC By Gregory Schmidt 1 min read
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The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose to its highest level in nearly 20 years.

The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose to its highest level in nearly 20 years.
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