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Higher Treasury yields complicate Fed policy and government financing

CNBC Markets says elevated yields could be a headwind for both interest-rate decisions and the cost of issuing Treasuries.

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CNBC Markets frames higher Treasury yields as a reality check for an economy that still looks inflation-prone, arguing the rate environment will not be easy to manage.

The outlet says elevated yields are likely to complicate Federal Reserve policy, since higher market borrowing costs can affect how financial conditions evolve.

CNBC Markets also points to the impact on Treasury financing, noting that higher yields can raise the cost of funding the government through new debt issuance.

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