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According to France 24, oil prices rose, stocks fell, and bond yields spiked after the US launched fresh attacks on Iranian targets. Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 3% for the first time since 1996.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the retreat of financial markets reflects the depth of concerns about global political stability and its impact on the economy. With inflation rising and government debt increasing, especially in the US where it has surpassed 40 trillion dollars, there is an increasing expectation that economic challenges may intensify. In a broader context, inflation in the Eurozone, which reached its highest level in three years in August, illustrates how energy prices have become a critical factor in determining global inflation levels.
