An index tracking government bonds of investment-grade countries has reached its highest since 2008. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Oil prices surge, causing a global bond sell-off amid inflation fears. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 16.5% YES.

German 10-year Bund yields surged past 3.2%, hitting levels not seen since 2011 as Middle East tensions and ECB rate hike expectations reshape