IEThe Irish Times
Why government debt matters: bond investors, yields and their impact on the economy
Bond yields can affect everything from how much you pay on student or car loans to the housing market
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- The Irish Times
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- Ireland
- Source published
- 20 Aug 2026, 11:28 UTC
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- Byline
- Aruni Soni
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Bond yields can affect everything from how much you pay on student or car loans to the housing market
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Why government debt matters: bond investors, yields and their impact on the economy
Bond yields can affect everything from how much you pay on student or car loans to the housing market
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- 21 Aug 2026, 04:04 UTC
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