There’s More Behind the Rise in Treasury Yields

Published on September 14, 2026

Equity markets generally moved lower as rising yields and energy prices created a more challenging backdrop. Higher yields can be particularly difficult for long-duration equities, where a greater share of expected cash flows sits further into the future.

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