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Bond traders take a turn in the spotlight

Bond traders take a turn in the spotlight

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The yield on 10-year T-notes climbed to its highest point since
2007 on Wednesday, as the Fed raised its key rate for the first
time since July 2023. Swirling inflation and uncertainty have put
all eyes on the bond market. So what’s it like to be a bond
trader, suddenly at the center of attention? In this episode, we
check in with a few of them. Plus: Higher borrowing costs will
likely further stall the housing market, we explain “fiscal
dominance,” and young people navigate “repayment avoidance.”

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