# Explainer: What is driving the selloff in global bond markets?

https://mins.news/en/item/40906

- Reuters, 2026-09-01 19:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/whats-behind-selloff-world-bond-markets-2026-09-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a972c77fb274f000180f799

> Government borrowing costs in the United States, Germany and Japan have reached or approached multi-decade highs as concerns grow over inflation and higher interest rates, while persistent anxiety about heavy debt burdens adds to the pressure.

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