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Rising Debt Yields and Their Impact on Consumers

This chapter explores the increase in long-term U.S. debt yields and how they lead to higher borrowing costs for consumers, particularly affecting mortgages and car loans. It also examines the U.S.'s fiscal discipline and its declining credit rating relative to other countries, while highlighting a recent trade deal between Britain and the European Union.

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