Global Markets React to Geopolitical Risk and Rising Long-Term Interest Rates
What happened
Global financial markets remain on edge following concerns about the Iran war and inflation, which have triggered the sharpest selloff in US Treasuries and other benchmark government bonds since last year’s turmoil. The 10-year US Treasury yield reached a post-financial-crisis high of 5.145% in early European trading. Oil prices have moved back above $105 a barrel, while AXA’s Chief Economist noted that high inflation and geopolitical issues are driving long-term interest rate rises.
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Why it matters
The market selloff is occurring as yields rise in Europe and Japan, with the difference in borrowing costs between France and Germany also at its widest since 2012. Market participants are factoring in geopolitical risk from the Middle East alongside central bank hawkish messages and the funding needs of the tech sector.
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Who's involved
- AXAGlobal insurance firm whose chief economist commented on market conditions.
- Donald TrumpUS President whose policy actions are linked to global market sentiment.
- Deutsche BankGlobal banking and financial services company whose outlook is influenced by political unpredictability.
- Middle EastGeopolitical region whose tensions are driving oil prices above $105 per barrel.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AXASpeculative
The firm could see its investment portfolio values affected by the market selloff in benchmark assets.
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The entities involved
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AXA
French multinational insurance firm
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Deutsche Bank
German global banking and financial services company