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Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market
The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes - only for signs of progress in peace talks and weak economic data to bring them sharply lower again. Although a clear end to the conflict would bring immediate relief and lower government borrowing costs around the world, May's moves underscore how investors are twitchy about inflation and growing public debts. [...]