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Treasury yields surge as US interest burden grows

The 10-year yield has risen more than 25 bps in four days, while October interest costs hit a record for the month.

US 10-year Treasury yield
4.88% +0.80 pts · 1 yr
3.97%4.64%5.31%12 Nov12 May9 Nov
Daily data. Source: FRED, St. Louis Fed.

What we know

A market analyst notes the 10-year yield has climbed over 25 bps this week, a move bigger than in all but four other recent periods. Market commentary says interest expense reached $115.5B in October and the US now spends 28 cents of every tax dollar on interest, which is unconfirmed here. An asset manager says tighter liquidity is offsetting bullish fundamentals.

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@biancoresearch

“The 10-year yield has risen over 25 bps in four days”

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@zerohedge

“28 cents of every dollar collected in taxes just for the interest”

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