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Rising Rates Impact Borrowing Costs for the U.S. Government, Too


Abstract: The Fed has been raising short-term rates. This lifts borrowing costs for everyone, including the U.S. government, but the effect on longer-term Treasury rates is less predictable.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2018

Volume: 26

Issue: 3

Order Number: 4