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Market Concerns Over Rising Costs and Bond Yields

Updated 2026-07-23 17:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Alphabet plans to increase investment in AI despite rising costs. The market is concerned about the potential for higher mortgage rates due to bond yield increases.

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MarketWatch

The Treasury market is flashing a warning sign for home buyers. Are 7% mortgage rates next?

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up to its highest level of 2026.

2026-07-23 17:03 UTC

MarketWatch

The rising cost of capital for companies today is starting to spook the stock market: ‘The worry is the spending might not pay off’

Alphabet says it plans to throw even more money at the AI build-out. The Iran war, oil back at $100 a barrel and rising bond yields make it all the more difficult for the market to stomach.

2026-07-23 17:04 UTC