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Treasury signals willingness to intervene as yields hit nearly two-decade highs

The Treasury Department’s stance comes as market yields move to levels not seen for nearly two decades, raising pressure on the cost of government borrowing.

The Treasury Department has signaled it is willing to intervene after bond yields climbed to nearly two-decade highs, according to WSJ Markets.

The move suggests the administration is focused on managing conditions in the Treasury market as borrowing costs rise.

With yields at levels last seen nearly two decades ago, the Treasury’s willingness to act highlights the stakes for government financing costs and broader market stability.

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