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Eurozone Bonds Stabilize After Inflation Fears Trigger Sell-Off

Published March 4, 2026, 09:14
Eurozone Bonds Stabilize After Inflation Fears Trigger Sell-Off

Eurozone government bonds showed stabilization on Wednesday, after an initial decline triggered by fears of inflation due to the war in the Middle East. The yield on the 10-year German bond remained stable at 2.77%, while investors now price in a 60% probability of an interest rate hike in December, up from 40% the previous week. Inflation in the Eurozone rose to 1.9%, exceeding forecasts, reinforcing concerns about inflationary pressures. Simultaneously, US bonds also saw an increase, due to the surge in oil prices. The spread between Italian and German bonds widened, indicating increased uncertainty in the markets. Markets are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, as the energy market's trajectory is expected to determine the next moves of central banks.