AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth

Market gauges of inflation-adjusted borrowing costs have shot to their highest in more than a decade across major economies as AI companies and governments ramp up bond sales, raising ​risks for stock markets and the world economy.

Reuters • Aug 14, 2026

US Yields Will Go Much Higher Next Year: 3-Minutes MLIV

Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Aug 12, 2026

Treasury yields up as oil prices jump and investors await inflation data

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher Tuesday as investors await July's inflation data print amid ongoing Iran tensions.

CNBC • Aug 11, 2026

US Yen Intervention Is a Band-Aid Fix for Bonds: Levin

Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Levin joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." For the first time in 15 years the US joined Japan in a yen intervention to support the yen and avoid forced selling of Treasury securities.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Aug 6, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: July 2026

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. Key Takeaways The Ivy Portfolio 10-month simple moving average shifted to a single cash position after the IEF bond ETF closed below its average.

ETF Trends • Aug 3, 2026

The Bond Market Is Doing Something for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years. Here's What It Means for Investors.

The 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.24% recently, marking its highest level since 2007. The risk of the Fed raising interest rates this year and persistently high inflation are pressuring yields higher.

The Motley Fool • Aug 3, 2026

Nikkei 225, Kospi jolt Asian markets as AI rout and Fed fears collide

Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the fallout from the AI sell-off, the Federal Reserve's rate outlook and renewed tensions in the Middle East. The MSCI Asia-Pacific gauge excluding Japan was little changed after swinging between gains and losses.

Invezz • Jul 30, 2026

Market Brief: The Quarter's Most Pivotal 48 Hours

On Wednesday, July 29, the FOMC rate decision will be followed by Microsoft and Meta earnings after the close. Thursday begins with the advance estimate of Q2 GDP and the June PCE inflation report before Apple and Amazon report after the bell. CME FedWatch currently implies a 62–65% probability that the Fed holds rates in July, with the remaining probability assigned to a hike.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 28, 2026

Here's What Markets Are Now Saying About Fed Rate Hikes This Year

Inflation moderated in June, but it was almost completely due to falling energy prices. Energy prices have begun to soar again with the end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

The Motley Fool • Jul 27, 2026

The Bond Market Has a Clear Warning for Investors as Iran War Rages On

Wall Street is eyeing the bond market's long summer slump as oil price soar and debt levels escalate.

Barrons • Jul 23, 2026