Yellen says US GDP is a ‘good strong number’, may keep bond yields higher
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday said U.S. third quarter economic growth of nearly 5% was a good sign that the economy was headed for a soft landing, but could help keep longer-dated bond yields elevated. “It’s a good strong number and shows the economy is doing well,” Yellen…