Rising Yields and Geopolitical Tensions Keep Markets on Edge
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Treasury yields surged this week, with 10-year briefly touching 5% and causing pain for mortgage rates, investment funds, banks, and emerging markets.
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Fed Chair Powell said uncertainties complicate balancing tightening too much or too little, keeping pressure on bonds.
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President Biden asked for billions to help Israel fight Hamas while Israel's defense chief told troops to prepare for Gaza.
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Japan core inflation slowed but remained above BOJ target, still spurring bond sell-off.
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China to require permits for graphite exports used in electric vehicle batteries.