Bond market worsens due to inflation and new debt, mortgage rates rise

The bond market is deteriorating amidst inflation, a lax Federal Reserve stance, and a flood of new debt, leading to mortgage rates climbing to 6.75%.

20 May, 06:22 — 20 May, 06:22

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Bond Bloodbath Worsens on Inflation, Lax Fed, and Flood of New Debt. Mortgage Rates hit 6.75%

Ugly trifecta that spooks the bond market. To soothe bond yields and mortgage rates, the Fed needs to hike, not “look through” inflation.

By Wolf Richter

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Bond market worsens due to inflation and new debt, mortgage rates rise

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Bond Bloodbath Worsens on Inflation, Lax Fed, and Flood of New Debt. Mortgage Rates hit 6.75%

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