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US bond yields increase challenges for Washington
The rise in long-term US bond yields is presenting Washington with tough choices to control borrowing costs. Yields are approaching their highest levels in two decades due to the massive government debt financing that exceeds $40 trillion, amid ongoing inflation decline and increased spending on debt servicing. Options include increasing reliance on short-term borrowing or Federal Reserve intervention to impose a cap on long-term bond yields, both of which carry risks of fueling inflation. These policies are part of the government's efforts to reduce the debt burden, but each option faces challenges that could impact economic stability.
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