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Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concerns

Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.

•August 18, 2026•1 min read

Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concerns

Major stock exchanges worldwide responded positively to trade agreement developments

Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.