Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears
- Posted on September 1, 2026
- By CNN
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Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears
Global bond yields rose Tuesday to their highest levels in decades as an escalation in the Middle East conflict pushed up oil prices and increased concerns that the Federal Reserve and other central banks could raise interest rates this month.