The sell-off in financial markets, which was triggered by a reassessment of the outlook for US inflation and interest rates, has meant that government bond yields have jumped. But these recent moves are not yet a major cause for concern. Monetary aggregates and bank lending are still expanding steadily, and credit spreads on junk bonds remain close to post-crisis lows.
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