Global bond sell-off intensifies as inflation fears push Brent crude to $97

The Guardian · 5 hours ago
Global bond sell-off intensifies as inflation fears push Brent crude to $97
  • The Guardian reports that markets slid after a global bond sell-off tied to renewed inflation fears.
  • Australia's borrowing costs reached a 15-year high, while India's 10-year bond yield topped 7% during the debt sell-off.
  • Brent crude rose to $97, adding to inflation pressure as the IMF chief flagged higher global interest rates as a particular concern.
  • UK long-term borrowing costs threaten to reduce the chancellor's budget headroom sharply.