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European Bond Sell-Off Sparks Contagion Fears

Original: ⚡ NEWS European Bond Market Sell-Off Sparks Contagion Fears Bond markets in France, Italy, Belgium, and Greece experienc

Bond markets in France, Italy, Belgium and Greece saw a sharp sell-off, driving yields up and prompting fears that the turmoil could spread across the eurozone. Analysts are drawing comparisons to the 2011-2012 sovereign debt crisis, when contagion threatened the single currency. Investors are watching closely for signs of wider stress in European government debt.

Why now: Falling bond prices in several eurozone countries at once are raising worries of a repeat of the eurozone debt crisis.

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• ⚡ NEWS European Bond Market Sell-Off Sparks Contagion Fears Bond markets in France, Italy, Belgium, and Greece experienced a sharp sell-off, triggering fears of a contagion effect reminiscent of the 2011-2012 eurozone debt crisis. The sudden decline in bond values has put… · GeoWire · 5

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