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Bond Yields Rise, Impacting Consumer Borrowing Costs

Updated 2026-08-18 17:10 UTC 2 sources Negative

Long-term government bond yields have risen sharply, pushing up consumer borrowing costs. Analysts are discussing the implications for mortgages and other forms of lending.

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CNBC

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