Economic Alarm That Foreshadowed 2008 Crisis Is Blaring Again

Source: www.dailycaller.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:26:40 GMT

The surge in long-term Treasury yields matters far beyond Wall Street because government bonds help establish the baseline for borrowing throughout the economy, including mortgages, business loans and other long-term credit. With the average 30-year fixed mortgage already at 6.67%, according to Freddie Mac, persistently high Treasury yields could make it harder for Americans to buy homes, finance businesses or refinance existing debt.

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