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Why Bond Yields Are Rising After Trump’s Victory

Yields on government bonds — which underpin all kinds of borrowing in the economy — are rising. But the Fed is cutting rates. What gives?

By Joe Rennison

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If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

By Danielle Kaye

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What to watch as the Fed meets.

Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut rates by a quarter point, as uncertainty about a second Trump presidency looms large.

By Jeanna Smialek

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A Spike in Demand, and Fees, for Lobbyists With Ties to Trump

Corporations and foreign governments are offering to pay steep prices for help dealing with the unpredictable president-elect.

By Kenneth P. Vogel and Kate Kelly