Why the Bond Market’s Struggles Are Driving Up Mortgage Rates

Inflation, an AI borrowing boom and rising government debt are pushing bond yields to their highest levels in 20 years — and mortgage rates are climbing right along with them.

# Why the Bond Market’s Struggles Are Driving Up Mortgage Rates Inflation, an AI borrowing boom and rising government debt are pushing bond yields to their highest levels in 20 years — and mortgage rates are climbing right along with them. **Read the full article:** [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/news/mortgage-rates-bond-yields) *This article was originally published by NerdWallet. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*