Global Bond Markets Under Strain as Inflation and Debt Concerns Rise

Global bond markets are experiencing significant pressure as rising government debt, persistent inflation, and increased corporate borrowing drive yields to multi-year or multi-decade highs. Japan's 10-year bond yield reached 3% for the first time since 1996, while borrowing costs in the U.S., U.K., Germany, and France have also surged, reflecting investor anxiety over the sustainability of government debt levels.