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Bond yield

The annual return an investor earns on a bond, which moves in the opposite direction to the bond's price.

Also called bond yieldsyields

Why it matters

Rising yields mean higher borrowing costs for governments, companies and home buyers.

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Bond

A loan made by an investor to a government or company, which pays interest and returns the money on a set date.

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