https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bond-markets-from-us-to-japan-whacked-as-inflation-and-fiscal-worries-take-holdContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bond-markets-from-us-to-japan-whacked-as-inflation-and-fiscal-worries-take-holdhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bond-markets-from-us-to-japan-whacked-as-inflation-and-fiscal-worries-take-hold#u45158Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:31:52 +0000Bond yields have surged to multi-decade highs globally, driven by inflation and fiscal concerns. The 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.33%, a 19-year high. Selling has gripped bond markets from the US to Japan, with investors demanding higher returns to lend amid mounting US debt and fading US-Iran peace hopes.Why it mattersThis global bond rout has significant implications for borrowing costs and economic growth. Rising yields can increase the cost of borrowing for governments and businesses, potentially slowing down economic activity. The trend is driven by concerns over inflation and fiscal