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Michael Bennet: “The 10 year yield is the highest level since 2007.”

Featuring: Michael Bennet, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Colorado

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And now, something that is hard to understand for some people, Mr. President, around here is the effect of these interest rates, which are hitting some of the highest levels that we have seen in decades. The 10 year yield is the highest level since 2007. 20 years ago. 2 decades ago. You have to go back 20 years to get to an interest rate like this. The 30 year reached its highest level since June 2002. (08:46–08:53)

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Asserts that the 10-year yield has reached its highest level since 2007.

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