Global Long Bond Yields Reach Highest Levels in Nearly Two Decades

Yields on global long-dated government bonds have reached their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis, driven by rising inflation expectations and geopolitical tensions. The selloff is being fueled by concerns over energy costs spilling into broader economic sectors as well as fiscal pressures in major economies.

By Ruth Carson and Matthew Burgess Wed, May 20, 2026 at 12:18 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Global Long Bond Yields Reach Highest Levels in Nearly Two Decades

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Topics: energy prices global markets government bonds inflation expectations

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