Treasury yields have been climbing over the past year, which affects the cost of all sorts of borrowing, including mortgages. Treasury is a fancy word for government debt — a government that just got a ton of new lawmakers. So, will a Democratic-led Congress reverse that upward yield trajectory? We’ll explain. Also in this episode: Property tax ballot measures divide voters, data center opposition forges bipartisan bonds in Alabama, and school cafeterias face financial strain. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/newsletters">Subscribe</a> to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/">marketplace.org</a> — and consider <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/make-a-smart-investment">making an investment</a> in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/11/04/what-will-a-divided-federal-government-do-to-treasury-yields" class="default">How this week's election results can impact the bond market — and interest rates</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/11/04/property-taxes-were-on-the-ballot-in-wyoming-and-florida" class="default">Wyoming and Florida voters come to different conclusions on property tax reform</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/11/04/the-bipartisan-fight-against-data-centers-in-alabama" class="default">Data center opposition is forging unlikely bipartisan alliances in Alabama</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/11/04/school-lunches-hit-hard-by-snap-cuts-rising-food-costs" class="default">Free school lunch is no longer on the menu for many kids. It's one of many strains on cafeterias</a></li></ul>

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