Fed's Warsh: bond yields rise on capex competition, not inflation fears

Reuters · yesterday
  • Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said rising bond yields reflect economic strength and surging capital expenditures, with hyperscalers raising funding increasing competition for capital.
  • Warsh said a loss in confidence in the central bank's inflation fight mettle is not among the forces pushing up bond yields.
  • Warsh also cited geopolitical factors as contributing to higher borrowing costs.