Global Bond Selloff Shows No Signs of Stopping, Wall Street Warns
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Wall Street analysts see no end in sight to the global bond selloff, a trend that is pushing borrowing costs higher for governments and companies worldwide. The ongoing decline in bond prices has rattled investors, who are now bracing for continued volatility in the coming months.
The selloff, which began earlier this year, has been driven by expectations of persistent inflation and stronger-than-expected economic growth. As bond prices fall, their yields—the interest rates they pay—rise, making it more expensive for countries and corporations to raise new debt. This ripple effect is already being felt in mortgage rates and corporate loans.
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