Global bond sell-off deepens amid fears over inflation and AI issuance
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Global bond markets experience significant deterioration as investors reassess economic outlook amid persistent inflation concerns and surging artificial intelligence investment demand. Government borrowing rates across major economies have reached their highest levels in decades, reflecting heightened risk premiums and shifting monetary policy expectations. This sell-off signals market anxiety about sustained price pressures and the growing capital requirements for AI infrastructure development, creating challenging conditions for sovereign debt issuance.
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