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Global Bond Markets Plunge $2.5 Trillion Amid Iran War Fears

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 10:09 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 13:43 | 2 sources | 4 articles

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Fears of a potential conflict involving Iran have triggered a massive sell-off in global bond markets, resulting in a staggering $2.5 trillion loss. Investors are seeking safe-haven assets, driving down bond prices and pushing yields higher. This flight to safety reflects heightened geopolitical uncertainty and the potential for wider economic disruption.

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Bonds Lose $2.5 Trillion in Iran War Wipeout That Mirrors 2022 Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 23 mar. 2026, 10:09 (4 hours ago)

Bonds Lose $2.5 Trillion in Iran War Wipeout That Mirrors 2022

The specter of stagflation caused by the Iran war has wiped out more than $2.5 trillion from the value of global bonds in March, on track for the biggest monthly loss in more than three years.

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The Mood in Markets Is Sell First, Ask Questions Later Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 23 mar. 2026, 12:40 (2 hours ago)

The Mood in Markets Is Sell First, Ask Questions Later

Yields are climbing everywhere as traders price in higher inflation.

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Treasuries Soar After Trump Postpones Iran Power Strikes Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 23 mar. 2026, 13:22 (1 hour ago)

Treasuries Soar After Trump Postpones Iran Power Strikes

Treasuries soared, erasing earlier losses, after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to postpone military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure.

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Deutsche Welle 23 mar. 2026, 13:43 (1 hour ago)

Global markets tumble with no end to Iran war in sight

Markets in Europe and Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday, as oil prices continued to climb amid the war in Iran. Germany's DAX dipped 2% in early trading, while several key Asian markets logged losses over 3%.

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