German 10-Year Bund Yield Edges Higher

2026-01-21 16:04 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

Germany’s 10-year Bund yield continued its upward trend toward 2.9%, approaching its highest level since March 2025, as European investors reacted to US President Donald Trump’s speech at Davos.

Trump reiterated his bid to acquire Greenland but ruled out taking the Arctic island by force, calling instead for immediate negotiations to discuss a potential deal.

Geopolitical unease persists, however, as the European Parliament’s trade committee indefinitely postponed a ratification vote on a US trade deal, highlighting growing concern in Europe over Trump’s ambitions.

The US has threatened tariffs on several European countries unless it is permitted to purchase Greenland.

On the policy front, signs of a resilient Eurozone economy and inflation near target reinforce expectations that the European Central Bank is likely to maintain interest rates at current levels for the foreseeable future.



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