Keywords: Global markets


US Treasury yields hit highest level since 2002 as global bond sell-off deepens

U.S. Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs on Thursday as rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns intensified a global sell-off in government bonds. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed as high as 5.34%, its highest level since 2002, as investors reassessed the outlook......

Barley and Urals crude lead global commodity gains in September

Barley and Russian Urals crude oil recorded some of the strongest price increases among major commodities in September, while cobalt extended its decline to remain among the weakest-performing commodities for a second consecutive month. An analysis of data from ICE Futures, CME Group and the Shanghai......

Global markets face bond and geopolitical tests as El-Erian highlights key risks

Global financial markets are entering a period of heightened uncertainty as rising government bond yields, geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary-policy expectations increasingly influence investor decisions. Economist Mohamed El-Erian has highlighted several developments that could shape market......

AI market could regain momentum after recent pullback, J.P. Morgan says

The global market linked to artificial intelligence could regain momentum after a period of volatility, according to J.P. Morgan strategists, who argue that the recent decline in AI-related stocks may have helped ease crowded positions and bring valuations closer to levels that could attract investors......

OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast as economy weathers successive shocks

The global economy has shown greater resilience than expected in the face of geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions and renewed inflationary pressures, prompting the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to slightly upgrade its growth forecast for 2026. In its September 2026......

IMF chief warns of multiple risks facing the global economy despite resilience

The global economy has shown greater resilience than expected, but persistent inflation, rising debt-servicing costs and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence investment are creating a complex set of risks, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned. Speaking......

Rising bond yields deepen pressure on global markets as inflation fears grow

Global bond markets came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as investors continued to reduce their exposure to government debt, while higher oil prices and growing uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East revived concerns over inflation and borrowing costs. Government bond yields rose across......

Calls to slow AI development rattle technology stocks

Technology and semiconductor shares came under pressure on Monday after a series of warnings from leading artificial intelligence executives raised concerns about the risks associated with the rapid expansion of advanced AI systems. The sell-off followed calls from executives including Anthropic CEO......

Global food prices hit highest level since November 2022, FAO says

Global food prices climbed to their highest level since November 2022 in August, as concerns over crop supplies intensified amid adverse weather conditions and disruptions linked to conflicts in key food-trading regions. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Friday that its......