Market Isn't Positioned For Lower Bond Yields, But Trump's $2,000 Checks Could Change The 2026 Trade

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The bond market looks deeply unloved heading into 2026, but Bank of America's chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett said that neglect could fuel a powerful rally ahead, unless Washington ...

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