Higher bond yields could have broader effects on everyday Americans beyond mortgage rates. According to a report, they may also push up power bills, rents, and taxes. The bond market is described as a quiet tax on the future, with someone eventually having to pick up the tab. The article notes that rising oil prices have revived inflation fears, pushing yields higher, while traders also grapple with AI spending and US government budget deficits.
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