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Bonds face pressure from fiscal worries, a Fed leadership shift and AI supply

The recent rise in yields is being attributed to a mix of fiscal concerns, uncertainty around a new Federal Reserve chair, and increased issuance expectations tied to AI-related bond demand.

The Wall Street Journal Markets reports that multiple forces are pushing bond yields higher, with fiscal worries identified as a key driver alongside other market factors.

The outlet also points to changes at the Federal Reserve, noting that a new Fed chairman is part of the backdrop influencing rates.

In addition, the WSJ highlights demand and issuance pressures connected to artificial intelligence-linked borrowing, describing it as another contributor to the recent yield climb.

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