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Surging Bond Yields Raise Fears of Financial Crisis

9/9/2025

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Global long-term bond yields surged, raising concerns over government deficit financing.
U.S. Treasuries reached 4.99%, while UK Gilts hit 5.69%, the highest since 1998.
High yields may complicate government debt servicing, increasing financial crisis risks.
European fiscal policies might stabilize bond yields by 2026, despite current deficits.
Rising yields could hinder business investments, particularly in AI, impacting corporate profits.

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Story summary

Global long-term bond yields surged, raising concerns over government deficit financing.
U.S. Treasuries reached 4.99%, while UK Gilts hit 5.69%, the highest since 1998.
High yields may complicate government debt servicing, increasing financial crisis risks.
European fiscal policies might stabilize bond yields by 2026, despite current deficits.
Rising yields could hinder business investments, particularly in AI, impacting corporate profits.