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Advanced economies' bond yields surge amid Middle East tensions

Advanced economies' bond yields surge amid Middle East tensions

Long-term government borrowing costs across major advanced economies surged to levels unseen since the 2008 financial crisis, driven by geopolitical tensions and inflation fears.

Business ·17 Aug 2026, 18:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read