Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as rising oil price sours sentiment in the markets and drive up bond yields

Mounting inflation fears, geopolitical tension and ongoing uncertainty around the Iran war has prompted selling pressure across asset classes.

Global stocks drop as inflation fears elevate bond yields, with the S&P 500 down 1% amid rising technology sector losses.

Global bond markets are experiencing significant interest rate hikes, driven by escalating energy prices from the Iran conflict and persistent inflation. This is impacting…

Daleep Singh knows how energy and markets intersect. He sees trouble ahead.

Investors warn that US stock markets are not reflecting inflation risks. High energy prices and the Iran conflict are overlooked. A recent spike in bond yields is causing caution.…

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as rising oil price sours sentiment in the markets and drive up bond yields

Trump warning over peace talks drives up crude price as UK gilts hit by uncertainty over Starmer leadership

"Bonds were more nervous about the inflation picture and the equity market was comforted and encouraged by the very strong earnings and AI-led optimism"

Global bond yields surge as Middle East war pushes Brent crude to $111. Treasury yields hit multi-month highs, raising stagflation fears across risk assets.

Stock markets diverged Monday as investors worried about borrowing costs, while oil prices rose as US President Donald Trump ratcheted up pressure on Iran.

U.S. Stocks Fall as Bond Selloff Deepens on Inflation Fears