Global Bonds Slump Sends Borrowing Costs Soaring

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 18 August 2026, 13:36 UTC 1 min read

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Long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in decades on the back of a global bond slump. Alex Morgan explains.

Long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in decades on the back of a global bond slump. Alex Morgan explains. (Source: Bloomberg)

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