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Global bond sell-off pushes US yields near 5%
The global financial markets experienced a widespread sell-off of bonds, leading to the US 10-year Treasury bond yield approaching 5% for the first time in years. This increase was driven by rising inflation concerns due to sharp jumps in oil prices that surpassed $100 per barrel. This reflects expectations of a potential interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve in the near future, amid ongoing inflationary pressures stemming from Middle Eastern conflicts and rising global borrowing costs. These factors are increasing debt servicing costs and impacting stock and real estate markets. Market expectations suggest that surpassing the 5% level in US Treasury yields may prompt investors to withdraw funds from equities, while borrowing costs for companies, individuals, and governments continue to rise. Additionally, data indicates that higher oil prices and persistent inflation will likely sustain this upward trend.
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