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title: "Asia open: Surging 30-year bond yield flirts with 5.20% as market eyes Nvidia and Bank of England dilemma"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286994296.md"
description: "Surging global bond yields are pressuring equity markets, with the US 30-year Treasury yield nearing 5.20%. Markets are focused on Nvidia's earnings, which could impact AI-related stocks. Asia-Pacific markets are mixed, with South Korea's KOSPI dropping 3.3% while Singapore's STI rose 1.5%. Inflation concerns are driving a global bond sell-off, increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Japan warns of currency intervention as the yen slides past 159 per USD."
datetime: "2026-05-20T02:40:56.000Z"
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# Asia open: Surging 30-year bond yield flirts with 5.20% as market eyes Nvidia and Bank of England dilemma

-   **Surging global bond yields** intensified pressure on equity markets as the US 30-year Treasury yield approached the critical 5.20% level, reinforcing fears that the Federal Reserve may shift toward future rate hikes instead of cuts.
-   Markets are highly focused on **NVIDIA earnings**, with options markets implying a massive post-results valuation swing that could determine the near-term direction of AI-related equities and the broader Nasdaq 100.
-   **Asia-Pacific markets** are mixed due to rising yields and currency stress in today's Asia opening session.
-   **Chart of the day**: **Gold (XAU/USD)** bearish breakdown from 1-month range, eyeing next intermediate supports at $4,415 and $4,319.

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