A Global Sell-Off in Government Bonds Pushes Borrowing Costs in Some of the World's Largest Economies

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A global sell-off in government bonds intensified on Tuesday (9/1/26), pushing borrowing costs in some of the world’s largest economies to the highest levels in decades. The moves threaten to ripple through a wide range of debt, including business loans and mortgages for already-stretched consumers.

A combination of factors are prompting investors to demand higher returns to hold government debt: a flood of borrowing by the world’s richest nations, expanding budget deficits, persistent inflation and few signs that countries are able or willing to take steps to improve these conditions.

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