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- 1Rising 10-year yield seen as sign of economic strength▼The stock market likes the reason the 10-year is going up: CNBC’s Matt Peterson
CNBC's Matt Peterson says the stock market is comfortable with the rise in the 10-year Treasury yield because of the reason behind it — strengthening growth expectations rather than inflation fears. Yields climbing on solid economic signals are typically read as a positive backdrop for equities, unlike moves driven by rising prices or heavy government borrowing. Investors are watching how long equities keep tolerating higher rates.