https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bond-sell-off-threatens-to-squeeze-borrowers-around-the-worldContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bond-sell-off-threatens-to-squeeze-borrowers-around-the-worldhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bond-sell-off-threatens-to-squeeze-borrowers-around-the-world#u55712Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:38 +0000A global bond sell-off has driven yields to their highest levels since 2008, increasing borrowing costs for businesses and consumers worldwide. The rout is fueled by escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has pushed oil prices higher and reignited fears of inflation. In Japan, benchmark bond yields reached 3% for the first time since 1996, a key threshold that has deepened the market decline. This volatility has spilled over into equity markets, causing Dow and Nasdaq futures to sink as investors seek protection against soaring Treasury yields.Why it mattersRising government bond yields