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Why mortgages and car loans are getting more expensive



Rising bond yields are pushing up borrowing costs for Americans, driven by inflation fears, the war in Iran and concerns about U.S. debt.



Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/20/rising-bond-yields-mean-higher-mortgages-car-loans-americans/

Author : Andrew Ackerman, Federica Cocco

Publish date : 2026-05-20 09:00:00

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