A surge in long-dated bond yields is shaking global markets, with Japan's government borrowing costs hitting record highs. As investors seek safety in gold, the implications for equities and fiscal policies are profound.
In a chaotic end to the week, global stocks have plummeted while the dollar plunges to a decade low against the Swiss franc amid escalating tariff tensions between the U.S. and China. Safe havens like gold soar, signaling investor anxiety.