Top Economist Says Trump Has Awakened the 'Bond Vigilantes' With Tariffs and Iran War as 10-Year Treasury Yield Surges to 19-Month High
Hanke warns tariffs, Iran war, and inflation have revived bond investors. 10-year yield at 4.81%. Experts see risks, but no panic.
When the government does big things like tariffs or wars, investors who lend money to America want higher interest rates before they'll buy government bonds. Higher rates make borrowing more expensive for everyone, which is something to watch when companies need to borrow money.
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