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Why High Yields on Government Bonds Are Causing Alarm

Wednesday, August 19, 2026


Government bond yields across Group of Seven countries reached their highest level since 2008 in mid-August. Investors are demanding higher compensation to purchase longer-maturity government debt as borrowing costs rise globally.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/why-high-yields-on-government-bonds-are-causing-alarm

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