US Iran conflict affects oil prices and bond yields
LATEST US bond yields hit fresh highs, 30-year nearing 5.30%
US bond yields have risen to fresh highs, with the 30-year yield nearing 5.30% as unresolved issues with Iran push crude prices higher. Some Federal Reserve officials signal readiness to vote for rate hikes. Global bond markets experienced a sell-off and oil prices rose following new strikes between the US and Iran.
NOW PLAYING US and Iran Renew Fighting, Global Bond Rout Deepens
US bond yields have risen to fresh highs, with the 30-year yield nearing 5.30%, as unresolved issues with Iran push crude prices higher and some Federal Reserve officials signal readiness to vote for rate hikes. This move is partly attributed to increased expectations of rate hikes, a significant rise in term premia, and global fiscal concerns, particularly in Europe and Japan.
The surge in bond yields poses a critical test for risk assets, especially equities, and raises questions about the sustainability of government debt at these levels, potentially impacting global markets and fiscal stability worldwide.
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