Long-term borrowing costs have climbed to multi-decade highs amid rising concerns over U.S. debt levels, which are approaching $40 trillion. The surge in yields coincides with accelerated bond issuance by AI hyperscalers.
Global bond yields surge amid debt concerns
Long-term borrowing costs hit multi-decade highs as U.S. debt nears $40 trillion.
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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 19 Aug 2026 · 13:11 · 1 min read
This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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