Global bond markets experienced turbulence following Donald Trump’s tariff pause, triggering rapid unwinding of interest rate cut expectations. Australian and New Zealand bonds plunged, mirroring the US yield curve flattening, while Japan saw longer-end bonds face selling pressure. Instability is expected to persist as traders navigate uncertain trade negotiations and their impact on growth and inflation.
Global Markets | European shares fall again as Mideast war drags on
European shares extended their decline on Tuesday, mirroring a global equity selloff as investors grappled with the prospect of a prolonged Middle East conflict. A