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A Rare Divergence Has Emerged in the Government Bond Market

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 18 August 2026, 19:32 UTC By Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway 1 min read
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30-year and 2-year bonds on a different direction of travel.

30-year and 2-year bonds on a different direction of travel.
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