Global government bonds are set for steep monthly losses as fears tied to the Iran conflict boost worries over stagflation, with investors pricing hotter inflation and weaker growth. Short-dated debt steadied briefly, but oil pushing above $100 is driving bets on higher-for-longer interest rates, reducing the appeal of safe-haven government debt. China’s bonds are comparatively resilient.
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