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Bond Market Reacts Negatively to GOP Tax Bill and Rising Debt Concerns

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New York, USA

May 24, 2025 5 Negative I want money/finance advice

New York, USA: The bond market is jittery after the House passed a large tax-and-spending bill, sending 30-year Treasury yields above 5%. Investors fear the mounting U.S. deficit—an estimated $2.3 trillion addition—might undermine confidence. Equities slid, while Bitcoin soared to near $112,000, indicating some flight to alternative assets. Critics worry higher yields will lift borrowing costs for consumers and the government alike.

What this means for you:

•	If you have a mortgage or plan to refinance, higher rates might raise monthly payments—monitor rate trends within 1–2 months.
•	Over 2–4 weeks, consider adjusting your bond holdings if you’re sensitive to price fluctuations.
•	Watch crypto’s volatility; it might signal broader investor unease.
•	In the meantime, keep an eye on rating agencies for any further downgrades that could affect credit markets.

Key Entities

• U.S. Treasury: Issues government bonds; yields are climbing.
• Moody’s: Downgraded U.S. credit rating recently, fueling anxiety.
• Congressional Budget Office (CBO): Projects the new tax bill adds $2.3T to the deficit.
• Bitcoin: Hit a record ~$112K, possibly reflecting a hedge against volatility.

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Stresses the risk of deficits on bond yields and consumer debt.

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