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A Single Bond Yield Is Wiping Out Quantum Computing Stocks
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rising 10-year US Treasury yields to around 4.7% are causing significant declines in quantum computing stocks like IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc., as their valuations heavily depend on anticipated long-term profits rather than immediate earnings.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing, and 2 sources have reported it between 19 Aug 2026 and 21 Aug 2026.
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You face a direct hit on valuation from rising Treasury yields, forcing you to rethink your funding runway and investor pitch around long-term quantum promises. This surge in rates shrinks patient capital, making short-term revenue and demonstrable progress more crucial to survive the selloff.
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2 sources · first reported 19 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026
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