Bonds hammered, inflation fears rise

Brent crude futures were a long way below the war's peak prices but rose enough to wobble the bond market by increasing inflation risks.

Oil prices extended a surge on Wednesday as the Middle East crisis burst back into the spotlight with US forces launching fresh strikes on Iran after an attack on three vessels in…

Oil prices surged, reigniting concerns about inflation and market volatility. Investors reassessed interest rate expectations after US President Donald Trump's comments.…