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Marketplace · August 13, 2026 · 25m 51s

Long-term bond yields hit a long-term high

The U.S. government is selling 30-year bonds at yields not seen in a quarter century, and Greg Ip of The Wall Street Journal explains what that investor signal says about stubborn inflation and mounting federal debt. The episode also covers cooling producer prices in July, the pressure small business owners face from rising costs, and coal continuing to sit behind natural gas and renewables in electricity production. It closes with infrastructure reporting on a restaurant navigating Puerto Rico's water crisis and Ann Arbor's effort to offer free solar panels and home batteries.

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Highlights

Long-Term Bond Yields Signal Investor Worry
Greg Ip explains that 30-year Treasury yields reaching a quarter-century high amount to a warning from investors over stubborn inflation and mounting debt.
Producer Prices Cooled in July
The Producer Price Index showed inflation cooling for producers in July, with energy prices helping shape the index.
Small Businesses Face Rising Costs
Small business owners are dealing with rising costs for the goods and inputs needed to run their operations.
Coal Keeps Slipping Behind Natural Gas and Renewables
Coal remains behind natural gas and renewables in U.S. electricity production, continuing its slide as an energy source.
A Restaurant Navigates Puerto Rico's Water Crisis
The episode looks at how one restaurant is navigating Puerto Rico's water crisis.
Ann Arbor Pilots Free Solar Panels and Home Batteries
Ann Arbor, Michigan is trying out free solar panels and home batteries for residents.

Misc

30-year Treasury yields hit a quarter-century high in this week's auction.
Ann Arbor, Michigan is trying out free solar panels and home batteries for residents.
One restaurant in Puerto Rico is managing day-to-day operations amid the island's water crisis.
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