Treasury Department

The bond market just overruled the Fed

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By Curzio ResearchAugust 20, 2026
Treasury Department

Investors obsess over every Fed decision. But the borrowing costs pressuring housing, businesses, and stocks are increasingly tied to long-term rates the Fed doesn't directly control. Here's why the 10-year Treasury may be the market's most important number.

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