Market Minute – Rates and bonds August 2026

The conflict in Iran continues to weigh on markets, with oil prices once again approaching USD 100 per barrel and inflation concerns coming back into focus. After the broad-based decline in yields seen in June, capital market rates in Switzerland and Europe moved significantly higher in July. We look back at developments on interest rate and bond markets in July, as well as provide an outlook on market expectations for the months ahead.

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