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IronLionZion

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10. Other way around

Reply to spooky3 (Reply #2)

Fri May 22, 2026, 10:31 PM

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The bond market is telling the Fed to do something about inflation, which is to raise interest rates. That intentionally slows down the economy by reducing demand for things like mortgages.

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