Global Bond Markets React to Rising US Interest Rates and Fiscal Concerns
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Donald Trump, US Treasury, Global Bond Markets
USA, Germany, Global
September 2026
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Global long-term interest rates are rising, with 10-year US Treasury yields exceeding 5%. German bond yields reached their highest level since 2008 at 3.5%. Concerns over inflation, rising national debt, and US fiscal policy are driving market nervousness. Donald Trump's campaign promise of a $5,000 bonus for citizens has raised fears of fiscal instability.
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