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Global bonds tumble as inflation fears surge on geopolitical shocks

Global bond markets experienced a significant sell-off as persistent inflation fears intensified following a series of geopolitical and economic shocks. Investors showed tepid demand for longer-term U.S. Treasury bonds, pushing yields to their highest levels since 2007. This trend suggests a growing concern that current inflationary pressures, exacerbated by events like the Iran war and U.S.-China summit outcomes, are not merely temporary. AI

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Global bonds tumble as inflation fears surge on geopolitical shocks

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Demand for longer-term U.S. debt gets weaker as one shock after another stokes fear that high inflation is here to stay

    On Wednesday, the Treasury Department sold $25 billion of 30-year bonds at a 5% yield for the first time since 2007.