Bund Yield Rises Amid Inflation Concerns

2026-05-11 07:31 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

Germany’s 10-year Bund yield increased to 3.02% as oil prices climbed due to heightened tensions between the US and Iran, amplifying inflation concerns and strengthening expectations of further ECB rate hikes.

Brent crude exceeded $105 per barrel after President Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable.” The future of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear, following reports that Iran had proposed diluting some enriched uranium and transferring the rest to a third country, though Iran disputed this claim.

Money markets are now factoring in at least two ECB rate increases this year, with a probability of over 78% for the first hike in June.

ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized on Friday that the central bank is prepared to act decisively if needed, adding that the euro area’s economic position is stronger now than it was before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.



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Bund Yield Rises Amid Inflation Concerns
Germany’s 10-year Bund yield increased to 3.02% as oil prices climbed due to heightened tensions between the US and Iran, amplifying inflation concerns and strengthening expectations of further ECB rate hikes. Brent crude exceeded $105 per barrel after President Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable.” The future of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear, following reports that Iran had proposed diluting some enriched uranium and transferring the rest to a third country, though Iran disputed this claim. Money markets are now factoring in at least two ECB rate increases this year, with a probability of over 78% for the first hike in June. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized on Friday that the central bank is prepared to act decisively if needed, adding that the euro area’s economic position is stronger now than it was before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Germany’s 10-year Bund yield erased early gains to settle just below 3%, as optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal reduced concerns that persistent inflation could prolong high interest rates. US President Donald Trump confirmed the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, while Tehran said it is still reviewing a US proposal to end the conflict. Meanwhile, Trump warned the EU that the US would impose "much higher" tariffs on European goods unless the bloc eliminates its tariffs on US products by July 4. Money markets are pricing in at least two ECB rate hikes this year, with a more than 75% chance of a first increase in June. ECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Friday that the central bank is ready to act quickly if necessary and that the euro area’s economic position ahead of the energy shock is stronger than it was before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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