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Bond Rout Sends Long-Term Borrowing Costs to Highest in Decades

Tuesday, August 18, 2026


Longer-maturity bond yields reached their highest levels in decades, reflecting investor concern about inflation and high debt levels associated with artificial intelligence expansion. Governments borrowing at longer maturities face increased costs as a result of the bond market movement. The shift affects both public debt issuance and investment portfolios holding longer-term securities.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/bond-rout-sends-long-term-borrowing-costs-to-highest-in-decades

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