Europe Joins Global Bond Selloff as Middle East Hostilities Lift Oil Prices

European bond yields surge to multi-year highs as Middle East tensions drive oil prices higher.

· Source: wsj.com

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German 10-year Bund yields hit their highest level since 2011, while UK 10-year gilt yields reached their highest since 2007, reflecting a broad European bond selloff tied to rising oil prices amid Middle East geopolitical tensions. The move signals inflation concerns and a flight from long-duration assets, with implications for equity valuations and currency positioning as central banks remain focused on price stability.

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