The bond-market rally is defying the typical investing playbook. Here’s why.
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The U.S. economy expanded at its fastest clip in over five years during the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s initial reading on GDP. Yet despite a barrage of robust data, Treasury bonds staged a surprise rally in October.
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The U.S. economy expanded at its fastest clip in over five years during the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s initial reading on GDP. Yet despite a barrage of robust data, Treasury bonds staged a surprise rally in October.
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