Rising Bond Yields and Hawkish Fed Put Markets on Edge as Inflation Fears Resurge
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Bond yield surge continues with 10-year Treasury nearing 5% and Fed officials signaling higher rates for longer to control inflation.
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Strong economic data and corporate earnings season suggest economy remains robust, putting pressure on Fed to tighten policy further.
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Markets look for guidance from Fed Chair Powell, but get mixed signals on trajectory of rate hikes.
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Rise in long-term yields and flattening yield curve suggest markets betting on higher rates for extended period.
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Middle East tensions back in focus with nervous weekend ahead, lifting oil, gold prices while stocks sink.
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