Global government bond sell-off accelerates, pushing yields to multi-decade highs on inflation and debt concerns

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Global government bond sell-off accelerates, pushing yields to multi-decade highs on inflation and debt concerns

⚡ Markets: Higher long-term interest rates increase borrowing costs for corporations and consumers, pressuring equity valuations (especially growth stocks) and potentially slowing economic activity. Increases risk of financial system stress.US 10Y TreasuryBundsJGBsglobal equities

Government bond markets worldwide are experiencing a significant sell-off, driving borrowing costs in countries like the US, UK, and Japan to their highest levels in many years. The rout is fueled by high public debt, resurgent inflation fears driven by oil prices, and expectations of continued tight central bank policy.

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16 sources across the spectrum

Financial pressCNBC — The world appears to be entering a higher-rate era. Here’s who will pay the price

Financial pressFinancial Times — Japan’s borrowing costs hit 30-year high: what does it mean for global markets?

West MSMThe Guardian — UK mortgage borrowers brace for rate jump amid global bond sell-off

Financial pressBloomberg — What's Behind the Big Surge in US Government Bond Yields

Google WestGoogle News (France) — C'est la faute du pétrole, des dettes publiques record et des data centers: pourquoi vend-on massivement les obligations d'États ce qui fait exploser les taux d'emprunt?

Financial pressCNBC — 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hits highest level since November 2023

Financial pressThe Economist — Central banking has a forbidding future

Non-West StateDaily Sabah — Global bond rout deepens as oil, public debt fears rattle markets

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