German Bund Yields Hit Three-Week High on Inflation Risks

2026-03-05 08:51 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

Germany’s 10-year Bund yield climbed to 2.8%, its highest level since February 11, as investors refocused on inflation risks amid the escalating Middle East conflict, now in its sixth day.

The confrontation has broadened significantly, with reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka and that NATO air defenses intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile launched toward Turkey.

The resulting surge in energy prices is expected to sustain inflationary pressures across Europe, reinforcing expectations of a more hawkish policy stance from the European Central Bank.

Recent data added to those concerns: February figures showed annual euro area inflation at 1.9%, while core inflation reached 2.4%, both exceeding market forecasts.

Markets now price roughly a 40% chance of an ECB rate hike by year-end, reversing last week’s similar odds for a rate cut, and see about a 60% probability of a hike by June 2027.



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German Bund Yields Hit Three-Week High on Inflation Risks
Germany’s 10-year Bund yield climbed to 2.8%, its highest level since February 11, as investors refocused on inflation risks amid the escalating Middle East conflict, now in its sixth day. The confrontation has broadened significantly, with reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka and that NATO air defenses intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile launched toward Turkey. The resulting surge in energy prices is expected to sustain inflationary pressures across Europe, reinforcing expectations of a more hawkish policy stance from the European Central Bank. Recent data added to those concerns: February figures showed annual euro area inflation at 1.9%, while core inflation reached 2.4%, both exceeding market forecasts. Markets now price roughly a 40% chance of an ECB rate hike by year-end, reversing last week’s similar odds for a rate cut, and see about a 60% probability of a hike by June 2027.
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