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U.S. government debt yields are surging at a bad time. Here's what's behind the move

CNBC Top Stories August 18, 2026 · 6:54 pm Read Original
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U.S. government debt yields are surging at a bad time. Here's what's behind the move

Fixed income market watchers ascribe a run that began in June to a number of variables.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Aug 18, 2026 · 6:54 pm
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