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    "parsed_content": "Finance & economics | Bonds-and-chainSoaring bond yields, gaping deficits and towering debts: what could go wrong?The rich world is flirting with fiscal disasterShareIllustration: Ben Hickey Sep 16th 2026|Washington, DC|8 min readACROSS THE rich world, investors are making governments pay up. Bond yields have risen in Britain, France, Germany and Japan. On September 14th the yield on ten-year American Treasuries exceeded 5%, the highest it has been in two decades. The median yield on rich countries\u2019 ten-year government bonds is above 4%, its highest in more than 15 years and roughly five times its average in 2015-21 (see chart 1). Already have an account?Log in Continue with a free trial Get full access to our independent journalism for free Free trial Or create a free account to unlock just this article Create account Explore moreFinance & economicsFinanceDebtShareReuse this contentMore from Finance & economicsThe GDP-per-person slowdown threatens global living standardsBrazil, China, Germany and Russia have recently joined an unfortunate club5 min readThe trickle-down economics of the AI boomHow fast are AI investments translating into broader gains? Taiwan and South Korea offer hints4 min readRicardo Reis was too frank for the IMFIt can still benefit from the economist\u2019s ideas5 min readWhat Africa\u2019s biggest IPO can do for its stock markets4 min readScott Bessent should stop blaming the bond market4 min readWanted: new business, finance and economics interns1 min read",
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