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Bond yields raise new concerns about growth and equity valuations

The piece argues that higher real yields can damp economic activity and weigh on equity valuation multiples, aligning with textbook relationships.

CNBC Markets frames the current focus on bond yields as part of a broader economic and valuation dynamic.

According to the outlet, classic textbook logic links real yield cycle highs to restraint on economic growth and to pressure on equity valuations.

The argument ties the market debate to the idea that the level of real rates matters for both macro momentum and how investors value stocks.

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