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US bond yields fall; Nasdaq, Dow Jones futures slip 2% as Democrats set for big win in US midterm elections

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NDTV ProfitUS bond yields fall; Nasdaq, Dow Jones futures slip 2% as Democrats set for big win in US midterm elections
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US Treasury yields fell on Tuesday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid a sharp sell-off in US equity futures following projections of significant Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm elections. The 10-year yield slipped nearly 5 bps to 4.902%, while…

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