Global markets are under pressure as a steep sell-off in government bonds drives yields in the U.S., U.K., and France to their highest levels in decades. The surge has rattled equities and heightened concerns over rising borrowing costs worldwide.

Investors are seeking safety in gold, now near record highs, and a strengthening U.S. dollar. Analysts link the volatility to inflation risks, soaring debt levels, and uncertainty over central bank policies. With geopolitical tensions and tariff disputes compounding economic headwinds, policymakers face the urgent challenge of restoring market stability without derailing already fragile growth.