Obligations

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

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Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 25, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have all been affected by volatility in the past month, with many stocks seeing wild swings and big losses as the … Read more

America’s debt suddenly draws less demand as $10 trillion must be passed this year during the Iran war. ‘The bond market remains unbeatable’ | Good luck

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America's debt suddenly draws less demand as $10 trillion must be passed this year during the Iran war. 'The bond market remains unbeatable' | Good luck

President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is clashing with US bond investors, who have shown little appetite for Treasury securities as they hope the war will end soon. This past week, auctions of two-, five- and seven-year Treasury notes all attracted weak demand, forcing yields higher than expected. That’s a big difference from last month, … Read more