21-February-2026
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Euro zone yields rise, await US data, Middle East tensions in focus
20-Feb-2026

Euro zone government bond yields rose on Thursday, staying close to their multi-month lows and echoing moves in U.S. Treasuries, while markets continued to price less than a 50% chance of a European Central Bank rate cut in 2026. Investors were also concerned about the potential inflationary impact of a further rise in oil prices, driven by escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

News Source:- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/euro-zone-yields-rise-await-us-data-middle-east-tensions-in-focus/articleshow/128557531.cms