Global government bond yields surge to multi-decade highs amid inflation fears stoked by Mideast conflict

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Global government bond yields surge to multi-decade highs amid inflation fears stoked by Mideast conflict

⚡ Markets: Higher discount rates pressure equity valuations, particularly for growth stocks. Increased borrowing costs for governments and corporations could slow economic activity and raise financial stability risks.US10YDE10YJP10YQQQ

Government bond markets are experiencing a sharp selloff, pushing yields in the US, Japan, and Europe to levels not seen since before the 2008 financial crisis. The move is driven by rising oil prices from the US-Iran conflict, which are fueling concerns about persistent inflation and further central bank tightening.

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Financial pressBloomberg — Global Bond Selloff Sends Yields to the Highest Level Since 2008

Financial pressFinancial Times — Japan’s benchmark bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996

Financial pressWall Street Journal — Long-Term Global Government Bond Yields Hit Fresh Highs

West MSMReuters — Bond selloff deepens as rising energy prices stoke inflation fears

Financial pressWall Street Journal — Long-Term Treasury Yields Rise as Iran War Revives Inflation Worries

Financial pressCointelegraph — Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new 20-year high

Google WestGoogle News (US) — The 10-year Treasury yield just crossed a key threshold that should make people ‘sit up and take notice’

Google WestGoogle News (Australia) — The world is in a debt spiral and alarm signals are going off

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