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Bond Selloff Weakens Risk Appetite as Trump Takes Hard Line on Iran

August 18, 2026

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US equity futures declined and long-dated bond yields rose as borrowing rates increased globally amid concerns over inflation, government spending, and AI-related bond demand. President Trump stated he is not interested in extending the truce agreement with Iran. Katrina Dudley of Franklin Templeton commented on the global bond selloff.

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