[Fed's Williams tying rising yields to strong economic prospects](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/new-york-feds-williams-says-yield-surge-due-to-strong-economic-prospects.html) is the classic central banker playbook when rate markets are moving faster than policy — reframe the move as validation rather than repricing. But here's the catch: the 10-year hitting its highest level since November 2023 isn't signaling *growth optimism*.

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