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Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs as governments pay the price for U.S.-Iran stalemate

News | 2026/08/18 09:45

Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs as governments pay the price for U.S.-Iran stalemate

Bond yields rise due to the failure of U.S.-Iran negotiations

Global bond yields have surged as governments pay the price for the U.S.-Iran standoff:

  • International government bond yields followed U.S. Treasury yields higher.
  • A failure to reach a diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran raised concerns about higher oil prices and prolonged inflationary pressure.
  • Economists noted that the AI trade was also contributing to rising borrowing costs.

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out extending a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, while Iran issued fresh threats of military escalation.

This situation has led to oil prices rallying again, with U.S. 30-year Treasury yields reaching 5.335% — the highest level since 2002.

As a result, investors have begun to worry that prolonged military actions may continue, potentially leading to higher oil prices.

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