Global Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs

Bond yields surged across developed markets to multi-decade highs this week amid rising deficits and persistent inflation. The global debt selloff reflects a broader economic shift toward higher neutral interest rates driven by the ongoing AI infrastructure boom.

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Bond yields spiked across developed markets as rising deficits and elevated inflation forced traders to demand higher compensation. The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged to roughly 4.80%, hitting its highest level since early last year. This global debt sell-off reflects a market recalibration to higher neutral rates driven by massive AI infrastructure spending.

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