Global government bond yields surge to multi-decade highs on inflation fears from Middle East conflict

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Global government bond yields surge to multi-decade highs on inflation fears from Middle East conflict

⚡ Markets: Rising yields are negative for long-duration assets like tech stocks and unprofitable growth companies. Increases borrowing costs for governments and corporations, potentially slowing economic activity. Strengthens the US dollar.US 10Y YieldBund YieldJGB YieldQQQ

Government bond yields have risen sharply across major economies, including the US, UK, Germany, and Japan. Japan's 10-year yield surpassed 3% for the first time in three decades, driven by renewed inflation concerns from soaring oil prices and expectations of further central bank rate hikes.

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Financial pressCNBC — Global bond yields soar to multi-decade highs as Middle East turmoil reignites inflation fears

Financial pressMarketWatch — From the U.K. to Japan, bond yields are jumping as U.S. bonds tumble

Financial pressWall Street Journal — Global Bond Yields Surge as Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Worries

West MSMReuters — Global bond rout deepens as Japan yield hits key threshold

RegionalJapan Times — Japan’s 10-year government bond hits 3% for first time in three decades

Financial pressWall Street Journal — Japan’s Ten-Year Bond Yield Hits 3.00% for First Time in Three Decades

Financial pressBloomberg — Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 3% for First Time Since 1996

Financial pressCNBC — Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up

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