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US Bond Yields Cross 5 Percent Amid Inflation Fears and Higher Oil Prices

Reported by Varun Krishnan (Senior Writer) · Economic Times - Markets ·

✓ — also reported by Livemint - Markets

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US bond yields climbed on Monday to cross five percent. Crude oil prices jumped, bringing back worries about inflation among investors. This market surge made people expect another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Strong economic growth and heavy government borrowing also helped push yields higher. Investors are now waiting for the policy decision from the Fed on Wednesday.

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