Bond market bust: A key rate just blew through another decades-old record | CNN Business

cnn.com·David Goldman·2026-10-01T10:22:21.906Z
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This article warns that the US bond market is undergoing a sharp sell-off, with interest rates on government bonds rising to their highest levels in over 20 years, making loans and mortgages more expensive for everyday Americans. It blames strong economic growth, rising inflation, and investor unease for the turmoil, framing the situation as a sign of deeper economic strain. While it uses dramatic language like 'carnage' to emphasize the stakes, it relies on real market data and expert commentary to explain a complex financial shift.

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