Why US Bond Yields Are Surging (Again)

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US Republicans recently passed a Trump's megabill, crammed with his campaign promises. But the bond markets were less impressed, with the long-term yields rising to highest levels since 2007. In this video, we're taking a look at the recent rise in long-term Treasury yields and what it means for the US more widely.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - How Bond Markets Work
03:03 - How Yields Have Risen
04:51 - Why?
07:35 - Sponsored Content