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Interest Rates Reflect Economic Growth Prospects

Updated 2026-09-01 18:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the bond sell-off and higher interest rates are indicative of stronger economic growth prospects in the United States.

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Data: Federal Reserve; Chart: Neil Irwin/AxiosThe bond sell-off and the resulting higher interest rates are largely a story of higher growth prospects in the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued Tuesday."If we look at the composition of the bond yields — i
2026-09-01 16:10 UTC
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