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title: "Oil shock drives US yields to multi-decade highs"
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description: "Rising oil prices, driven by Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure, have pushed U.S. yields to multi-decade highs, raising inflation concerns. This has led to a decline in major U.S. stock indices as investors seek safer assets. The Federal Reserve faces challenges in cutting rates due to persistent inflation, with markets anticipating a potential rate hike by year-end."
datetime: "2026-05-19T23:51:18.000Z"
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# Oil shock drives US yields to multi-decade highs

Why yields are rising: Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure have driven oil above $100 a barrel, fueling inflation fears and pushing U.S. yields sharply higher. Impact on markets: Higher yields are pressuring stocks, with major U.S. indices falling as investors reassess valuations and shift toward safer assets. Central bank dilemma: Persistent inflation is limiting the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut rates, with markets now pricing in a possible hike by year-end.

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