Global bond markets are experiencing significant interest rate hikes, driven by escalating energy prices from the Iran conflict and persistent inflation. This is impacting everything from homebuying to corporate borrowing, with benchmark U.S. Treasury yields reaching yearly highs. Investors are now anticipating further rate increases from central banks worldwide, a stark shift from earlier expectations of cuts.

Energy prices push up yields globally; BOJ member shows readiness for rate hike

LONDON, May 15 : The global bond market limped to the end of a bruising week on Friday, as growing evidence of economic damage from the Iran war prompts investors to assume…

Inflation fears increase as traders anticipate Fed interest rate hikes