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Bond selloff seen amplified by bets on a rising theoretical “R-star”

TradingView News says a recent rise in Treasury yields is linked to investor bets that an obscure theoretical “R-star” consistent with stable growth and inflation is moving higher, amplifying the bond selloff.

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By Gertrude Chavez-DreyfussA recent rise in Treasury yields in part reflects growing investor bets that an obscure, theoretical rate consistent with stable growth and inflation is moving higher.Some believe the so-called R-star, which is a rate that neither stimulates nor restrains economic activit…