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How global market plays out depends on bond yields

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Published Sun, Feb 28, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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THE direction of bond yields is the key to how the global market will perform in the coming weeks.

A sudden surge in yields in the past week sent shivers among traders and investors. Bond prices plunged, causing a mini panic in equity, precious metals and other commodity markets.

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