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Global bond-market pressures raise fiscal and inflation concerns
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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 7:47 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The IMF described the global economy as stagnant and lowered its growth forecasts for China and the eurozone. Bond-market pressures are also increasing fiscal and inflation risks for governments, with Japanese yields nearing 3%.
SO WHAT?
Higher borrowing costs and weaker growth could increase fiscal pressure on governments and raise wider economic risks.
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IMF says global economy 'stagnant', cuts growth forecast for China, Eurozone
Aug 19, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
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Aug 19, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC
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Aug 19, 2026, 3:32 AM UTC
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Japan bond yields near 3% as inflation, fiscal worries mount
Aug 19, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC
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Global bond markets put governments on notice over fiscal, inflation risks - Economy
Aug 19, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC
kitco.comen
Global bond markets put governments on notice over fiscal, inflation risks
Aug 18, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC