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Bond Yields Pressure Equity Valuations

Higher bond yields may reduce the attractiveness of dividend-paying sectors like utilities, though they could still attract defensive buying amid market volatility.

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FIRST SEENMay 20, 2026
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"Dividend-paying sectors such as utilities may also lose some appeal as Treasury yields rise. However, Reuters noted that utilities could still attract defensive buying if broader market volatility increases."

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