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Five Reasons Why Investors are Selling Government Bonds
Bloomberg Television· 2026-05-18 13:03
Sovereign bonds are tumbling across the world, raising borrowing costs for governments to companies and households. And here are five reasons why. Number one, higher oil prices because of the Iran war.Oil matters for inflation because it feeds into almost everything people buy and use. Companies often pass those higher costs onto consumers, pushing up prices across the economy and cause investors to sell bonds over concerns central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer to combat higher prices. Num ...