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Stocks soared on news of Trump's election. Bonds sank. Here's why.

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The yield on 10-year Treasury bonds rose to 4.479% , a four-month high.

A higher bond yield means a declining bond market: Bond prices fall as yields rise.

While stock traders rejoiced, bond traders voiced unease with Trump ’s fiscal plans.