Global Bonds Buckle as Surging Oil Prices Inflame Inflation Risks

Asian shares slump as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 1.8% while Japan's Nikkei tumbled 2.8%. (EPA images pic)HONG KONG: Global bond yields spiked to new highs and sharemarkets slumped on Friday as soaring oil prices inflamed inflation risks, sending investors scrambling to price in more policy tightening from central banks across the globe.Brent crude climbed to a four-month high of US$109.97 a barrel on Friday after a 6% overnight ju…

Global bonds fall as oil prices inflame inflation risks

Higher bond yields have raised the discount rates used for corporate valuations, leaving Asian stocks in the red.

Global Market Today: Asian stocks, bonds fall on oil, inflation concern

Following a notable rise in oil prices, Asian stocks and bonds faced a downturn, signaling a shift in market sentiment. The latest inflation data has fueled speculation about a soon-to-come interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Treasury yields hit multiyear highs, placing additional strain on bonds. Furthermore, quicker-than-expected increases in producer prices are adding weight to anticipations for the Fed.

Global bonds buckle as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks

SYDNEY, Sept 11 : Global bond yields spiked to new highs and sharemarkets slumped on Friday as soaring oil prices inflamed inflation risks, sending investors scrambling to price in more policy tightening from central banks across the globe.Brent crude climbed to a four-month high of $109.97 a barrel on Friday

Sea of red for miners, metals as Aussie market slumps

Mining stocks are getting hammered as surging oil prices and inflation worries weigh on commodity values and hopes for earnings and global economic growth.