Rising Rates and Economic Risks: 5 Warning Signs to Watch
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Inflation resurgence is a risk that could lead to higher interest rates and slow economic growth
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10-year Treasury yield breaking above 5.25% could signal trouble for the economy
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Deteriorating credit conditions and widening spreads would suggest increased default risk
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Higher interest rates threaten housing and auto sales which could hurt growth
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Stock market turmoil often precedes economic contractions so that's a warning sign