Bond Yields Hit 2007 Highs as Inflation Fears Grip Markets Ahead of Nvidia
20th May 2026: Wall Street falls as 30-year U.S. Treasury yields surge to their highest levels since 2007, driven by persistent inflation fears linked to the Iran war and higher energy prices. Investors dismiss conflicting signals on U.S.–Iran talks and turn their attention to…
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