Long-dated US Treasury bond yields reached their highest levels since 2004 as bond prices fell. This increase followed data indicating strong US growth combined with rising inflation concerns. Traders reacted by anticipating further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Global yields also surged amid worries over high government debt levels and escalating energy prices. Continued geopolitical tensions have contributed to the prolonged pressure on bond markets.
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