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From the U.K. to Japan, bond yields are jumping as U.S. bonds tumble

From the U.K. to Japan, bond yields are jumping as U.S. bonds tumble
MarketWatch Tuesday 01 September 2026, 09:20 UTC By Steve Goldstein 1 min read
Key Points

The old adage that the rest of the world sneezes when the U.S. catches a cold very much applies to bonds as well.

The old adage that the rest of the world sneezes when the U.S. catches a cold very much applies to bonds as well. [Image text:] 250 2 ASHEV 2026 SR0 2026 2026
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