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title: "Bond yields climb to highest since 2007 on Fed hike risk"
type: "News"
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description: "Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields have surged to levels not seen since 2007, influenced by strong inflation data and rising energy prices, with markets anticipating a potential Fed rate hike in late 2026. Bond ETFs saw $32 billion in inflows in April, reflecting strong demand for corporate and high-yield funds. Additionally, yields in the UK, euro zone, and Japan have reached multi-decade highs due to local political and inflationary pressures."
datetime: "2026-05-16T04:01:18.000Z"
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# Bond yields climb to highest since 2007 on Fed hike risk

Rates hit 2007 levels: Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields rose sharply after strong inflation data and energy price spikes, with markets now pricing in a possible Fed hike in late 2026. ETF inflows accelerate: Bond ETFs attracted $32 billion in April, with strong demand for corporate and high-yield funds as investors aim to lock in elevated yields. Global yields follow: UK, euro zone, and Japanese yields climbed to multi-decade highs, driven by local political and inflation pressures alongside global rate repricing.

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