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Why bond markets are unnerving rich-world politicians

Why bond markets are unnerving rich-world politicians newspress_en Fri, 08/21/2026 - 05:11 Business & Economy Bond markets are unsettled, and so, in turn, is America’s government.

  • U.S. Treasury plans to buy longer-term debt starting August 20th
  • 10-year Treasuries yield hits highest since January 2025
  • 30-year yields surpass 5.3%, highest since 2007

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