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Bond market sell-off 'severe' as long-term yields notch biggest week since 1982

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Long-term Treasury yields ripped higher, with the 10-year yield (^TNX) surging to its highest level since February to trade at around 4.53% , a massive 66 basis point swing from Monday 's low of 3.87% .

The bond market serves as a "cash collateral" of sorts to investors who can borrow money and bet on riskier assets like stocks.

Analysts have floated several theories to explain recent yield volatility, from sticky inflation and a cautious Federal Reserve .

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