E558 - Haunted Economy?

Guys, the scariest thing on TV right now isn't Freddy — it's inflation, energy prices, and that spooky 10-year Treasury yield. I’ll keep it quick: when the feds borrow, they sell Treasuries, the yield is the return investors get, and when yields climb, mortgage rates and other borrowing costs usually follow. That trickles into housing, business loans, prices, and even hiring — aka real-life jump-scares way worse than a mask. Bond prices fall when yields rise, so your mortgage could feel the bite even if you’ve never touched a T-bill. We joke about CNBC’s ticker and Jim Cramer, but seriou...