Why the Treasury’s financing plans are sparking anxiety on Wall Street
Reported by MarketWatch · marketwatch.com ·
Yields on 10-year and 30-year bonds were rising again Monday after falling sharply last week.
Story context
What to watch: Rate path uncertainty favors short-duration positioning and quality balance sheets.
How this was labelled
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The backdrop
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