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US bond yields hit 19-year high! What's driving the surge and why Nifty, Sensex are feeling the heat? Experts decode

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  • US Treasury yields rose above 5.2%, weighing on global stock markets
  • Nifty 50 fell to a six-month low
  • Higher US yields pressure Indian equities, particularly richly valued stocks and foreign-flow-sensitive sectors

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Rising global bond yields pressure Indian markets

Surging US Treasury yields, inflation concerns and higher oil prices have weighed on global equities and Indian bonds. India’s 10-year government bond yield reached 7.19%, its highest since April 2024, while the Sensex earnings yield minus the US 10-year yield turned negative.

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