Selling grips bond markets from U.S. to Japan as inflation, fiscal worries take hold
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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Global bond markets experience significant pressure as long-term borrowing costs surge to multi-decade highs across major economies including the United States and Japan. Rising inflation concerns and mounting fiscal challenges drive investors to reassess fixed-income valuations. Central banks face mounting pressure to balance economic growth with price stability, while governments grapple with expanding debt levels. Market volatility reflects persistent uncertainty about future monetary policy trajectories and economic resilience in the face of structural inflationary pressures.
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