Eurozone government bond yields climbed on Monday due to escalating US-Iran tensions. Oil prices surged significantly after Iran announced a closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This renewed conflict has increased concerns over global inflation and economic stability.

World oil prices surged Monday as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors, while a selloff in chipmakers sent South Korea's stock market plunging.

(Bloomberg) -- Oil rose and Treasuries fell after the US launched another round of strikes against Iran, reviving concern that higher energy prices will keep inflation elevated…