US Bond Yields Surge Past 5% on Strong Business Activity

US Bond Yields Surge Past 5% on Strong Business Activity

US bond yields soared on Wednesday, with the 10-year Treasury crossing 5% for the first time since 2007, after data showed business activity expanding at its fastest pace in over five years. The surge raised expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next month, pushing stocks lower and the dollar to a near two-month high.

Source: Reuters

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