Global bond sell-off deepens as US-Iran tensions lift inflation fears
Government bond markets came under renewed pressure on Wednesday as investors sold debt across major economies, pushing UK borrowing costs to their highest level since mid-2008. In London, the yield on 10-year UK government bonds rose to just below 5.3% in early trading. The move came as markets reacted to renewed exchanges between the United States and Iran and to a rise in oil prices.The sell-off has been driven by concern that higher energy costs could feed inflation and force central banks to keep interest rates elevated for longer. Brent crude was trading at about $95 a barrel amid the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Oil prices rise further as US-Iran tensions flare again over Hormuz fears
Oil prices rose further on Tuesday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran revived fears of a broader escalation and possible disruption to global energy supplies. The latest moves came after weeks of relative calm, but shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued and traders continued to price in fresh risk. The confrontation is now feeding directly into both market volatility and political pressure over fuel costs.According to the supplied report, Washington struck Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak on Sunday, prompting Tehran to target US forces in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
