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Global Bond Selloff Driven by Rate Expectations, Not US Treasury Woes: Steven Major

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By AI News Desk 🕐 02 September 2026, 01:52 PM 💹 Finance
Global Bond Selloff: Interest Rates Shift, Not US Fiscal Woes

Bond Market Turmoil: Rate Hopes, Not US Stress, Signal Driver

The recent global bond selloff is primarily fueled by shifting interest-rate expectations rather than fundamental dysfunction or fiscal stress within the US Treasury market, according to Steven Major, Global Macro Advisor at Tradition Dubai. In a recent discussion with Horizons Middle East and Africa, Major elaborated on the intricate factors shaping the current financial landscape, emphasizing that market participants are recalibrating their positions based on anticipated central bank actions.

One of the key concerns highlighted was the persistent impact of high oil prices. Major posited that if oil prices remain elevated, central banks globally might be compelled to implement further monetary tightening measures. This prospect of prolonged higher interest rates significantly influences bond yields, leading to the current selloff as investors adjust their portfolios to reflect this new reality. The expectation is not necessarily for immediate economic collapse, but for a sustained period of higher borrowing costs.

Dollar's Vulnerability Amidst Economic Slowdown

Furthermore, Major touched upon the potential risks facing the US dollar. Should the US economy begin to cool significantly, as some indicators suggest, the dollar could face downward pressure. Investors often flock to the dollar as a safe haven during times of global uncertainty, but a domestic slowdown could diminish its appeal. This scenario is particularly relevant as central banks grapple with inflation versus growth trade-offs.

The discussion also underscored the normalization of geopolitical anxiety in market dynamics. Major described geopolitical tensions as the new normal, suggesting that markets have become increasingly accustomed to integrating geopolitical risks into their valuation models. While these events can cause short-term volatility, the market's ability to absorb them without systemic crisis points to a developed resilience, albeit one that requires constant monitoring. The interplay between oil prices, interest rate policies, economic performance, and geopolitical stability paints a complex picture for global investors navigating the bond market.

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