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Europe: public debt interest rates rise to 15-year highs amid massive sell-off

Euronews Portugal1 September 2026 at 13:49

A massive global bond sell-off is impacting European debt markets, triggering a significant rise in public debt interest rates. These rates have reached levels not seen in 15 years.

European debt markets are experiencing the impact of this massive securities sell-off, with direct repercussions on governments' financing costs.

This situation reflects growing investor concerns regarding three main factors: persistent inflation, elevated budget deficits, and the constant rise in public debt across Europe.

The global bond sell-off has been pressuring European sovereign debt yields, creating uncertainty in the continent's financial markets.

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