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Global bond markets are getting hammered. Here’s what’s driving the sell-off

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By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Investors’ concerns over a range of issues from inflation to hefty government deficits are driving a global bond market-sell off, creating a headache for policymakers and pushing up borrowing costs for governments and consumers.

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    Global bond markets are getting hammered. Here’s what’s driving the sell-off (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Investors’ concerns over a range of issues from inflation to hefty government deficits are driving a global bond market-sell off, creating a headache for policymakers and pushing up borrowing costs for governments and consumers.

  2. CBS News

    Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs (opens CBS News)

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    The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.

  3. The Week

    Why are bond markets getting hammered? (opens The Week)

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    Inflation, war and rising debt raise concerns among investors

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