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Global Market: UK bond yields hit one-month high as Middle East tensions boost rate-hike expectations
Middle East tensions are driving oil prices higher and impacting global energy supplies. This surge in oil prices is fueling inflation concerns and influencing monetary policy expectations. Investors now anticipate the Bank of England will maintain elevated interest rates for a longer duration. Higher bond yields signal increased borrowing costs for businesses and individuals. Market sentiment faces pressure, particularly for interest-rate sensitive sectors.
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