Bund Yield Falls to Three-Week Low on Easing Inflation Concerns

2026-08-05 07:45 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

Germany's 10-year Bund yield fell below 3.1%, its lowest level since July 15, as a sharp decline in oil prices eased inflation concerns.

Crude has fallen about 10% this week amid growing optimism that the US and Iran could reach a deal to end their five-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump said the two countries were engaged in "very good discussions," raising hopes for a resolution to the conflict, which has severely disrupted Middle Eastern energy supplies.

The prospect of improved oil flows has weighed on crude prices, reducing fears of renewed inflationary pressures and weaker economic growth.

The decline in energy prices has also reinforced expectations that the European Central Bank will take a more gradual approach to policy tightening.

Markets now fully price in just one more ECB rate hike by year-end, with around a 40% chance of a second.

The ECB raised rates in June but left policy unchanged at its latest meeting.



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Bund Yield Falls to Three-Week Low on Easing Inflation Concerns
Germany's 10-year Bund yield fell below 3.1%, its lowest level since July 15, as a sharp decline in oil prices eased inflation concerns. Crude has fallen about 10% this week amid growing optimism that the US and Iran could reach a deal to end their five-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said the two countries were engaged in "very good discussions," raising hopes for a resolution to the conflict, which has severely disrupted Middle Eastern energy supplies. The prospect of improved oil flows has weighed on crude prices, reducing fears of renewed inflationary pressures and weaker economic growth. The decline in energy prices has also reinforced expectations that the European Central Bank will take a more gradual approach to policy tightening. Markets now fully price in just one more ECB rate hike by year-end, with around a 40% chance of a second. The ECB raised rates in June but left policy unchanged at its latest meeting.
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