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Global Bond Market Selloff Explained

Published Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Updated September 1

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The global bond market is experiencing a significant selloff, driven by factors such as persistent inflation, rising interest rates, increasing national debt, and substantial borrowing by tech companies for AI investments. This selloff is further exacerbated by renewed conflict in the Middle East and escalating oil prices, which are fueling global inflation fears and prompting central banks to reassess their monetary policies. Notably, Japan's 10-year bond yield has reached 3% for the first time since 1996.

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  • Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 3 per cent for the first time since 1996.

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Global Bond Market Dynamics & Causes
  • Channel News Asia

    Channel News Asia explained the various factors contributing to the global bond market selloff, including inflation, interest rate hikes, national debt, and increased borrowing by tech companies for AI investments. The publication also emphasized how renewed conflict in the Middle East and rising oil prices are driving global inflation fears, leading to a reassessment of central bank policies and a significant bond sell-off, noting Japan's 10-year bond yield hitting 3% for the first time since 1996.

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