Brussels, Belgium, Sept 28, 2026 (AFP) - ECB chief warns bond sell-off to weigh on growth

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2026-09-28
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Monday a surge in bond yields will slow eurozone growth after a sell-off driven by expectations of higher inflation and further interest rate hikes. Sovereign debt in the eurozone and elsewhere has sold off sharply amid concerns that a long Middle East conflict will further push up energy costs and consumer prices, leading central banks to keep tightening monetary policy. Higher interest rates te......
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