Keywords: Bond yields


Global bonds head for worst quarter since 2024 as inflation fears return

Global government bonds are on track for their weakest quarterly performance since 2024, as renewed concerns over inflation put pressure on fixed-income markets following a surge in oil prices toward $100 a barrel. The Bloomberg global bond index has fallen about 2.1% since June, marking its steepest......

Why investors are demanding higher yields on government bonds

Government bond yields have been climbing across major markets, reflecting a combination of persistent inflation risks, higher energy prices, resilient economic activity and growing concerns over public debt. The latest sell-off has pushed long-term borrowing costs in the United States, Europe and Japan......

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......

Global bond yields ease as energy concerns and geopolitical tensions recede

Government bond yields across major markets moved lower on Tuesday as easing energy prices and renewed hopes for diplomatic progress in the Middle East reduced some of the inflation concerns that had weighed on fixed-income markets in recent weeks. The move followed a period of sharp increases in sovereign......

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......

Global bond yields retreat as Iran war inflation fears ease

Government bond yields across major global markets declined on Thursday as falling oil prices eased concerns that the conflict involving Iran could trigger a fresh wave of inflation. The retreat followed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, when bond yields in several major economies climbed to their highest......

Global markets face renewed pressure as war and oil revive inflation fears

Global financial markets are facing renewed volatility as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran push oil prices higher and revive concerns about inflation. Investors are increasingly worried that a prolonged energy shock could complicate efforts by central banks to reduce interest......

Bitcoin under pressure as rising bond yields reshape investor appetite

Bitcoin is facing renewed pressure as global bond yields climb, changing the financial environment for riskier assets and giving investors more attractive alternatives to cryptocurrencies. The Bloomberg Global Treasury Index recently reached an average yield of 3.68%, its highest level since the global......

Federal Reserve faces market test as rate hike expectations and inflation pressures grow

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing growing pressure as investors closely monitor the U.S. central bank’s next policy decisions amid persistent inflation and rising expectations of additional interest rate increases. Financial markets have become increasingly sensitive to the Federal Reserve’s......