Global bond markets are getting hammered. Here’s what’s driving the sell-off

Investors’ concerns over a range of issues from inflation to hefty government deficits are driving a global bond market-sell off, creating a headache for policymakers and pushing up borrowing costs for governments and consumers.

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Why are bond markets getting hammered?

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