Oct 4, 2023
Will high yields on the 10-year T-note jeopardize the “soft landing”?
The yield hit a 16-year record Tuesday. Could that mean trouble for the Federal Reserve’s effort to cool inflation and prevent a recession?
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

It has long been said that if you want to know where the economy is headed, look at the bond market. Could the bond market be wrong this time?
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The yield on the 10-year Treasury note hit a 16-year-high Tuesday, so it’s going to be more expensive for the U.S. government to borrow money. At the same time, the Federal Reserve is still fighting to bring down inflation, with the goal of achieving a “soft landing.” Could the bond market jeopardize that?
“Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal spoke with Politico’s Sudeep Reddy about what those high bond yields mean for the economy. To listen to the interview, use the media player above.