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US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears

BBC News Business · 1 September 2026 at 16:51

US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears

The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.

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US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears

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