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Global Bond Selloff Pushes Borrowing Costs to Highest Levels in Years

Freightwatch Reporter

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

A widespread retreat from government bonds has lifted borrowing costs to multi-year peaks across major economies. Investors are dumping debt securities from Japan to the United States as war-related price pressures mount. The surge in yields reflects market expectations that central banks will maintain elevated interest rates to combat persistent inflation. Geopolitical tensions are translating into tangible costs for governments and corporations seeking to raise capital. Central bank policy remains the critical variable determining whether borrowing expenses stabilize or climb further.

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