Rising Vacancies and Falling Payrolls Box in the Fed
High job openings contrast with falling hires, leaving the Fed trapped between rising inflation and cooling job growth.
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The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.80% Tuesday, the highest since January 2025. The Treasury doubled buyback program last month.
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