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The Forces Driving Up Bond Yields Take a Troubling Turn

NYT Business Tuesday 13 October 2026, 09:02 UTC By Joe Rennison 1 min read
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Some analysts say investors are demanding a higher “term premium” to buy government debt, reflecting growing worries about debt levels and deficits.

Some analysts say investors are demanding a higher “term premium” to buy government debt, reflecting growing worries about debt levels and deficits.
The Forces Driving Up Bond Yields Take a Troubling Turn (ORG)
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