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US Treasury yields hit 5 as oil shocks inflation fears and investors dump bonds
Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
Fed rate cut bets are suddenly in doubt
Global bond markets are rattled as US Treasury yields surge to around 5% amid rising oil prices and persistent inflation concerns. Those pressures are shifting expectations for US interest rates, making investors reconsider the odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts. UK bond markets are also under strain, reflecting broader unease across major economies.
- US Treasury yields jumped to the 5% level
- Oil prices are fueling renewed inflation worries
- Investors are trimming expectations for Fed rate cuts
- UK bond markets are seeing similar pressure
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