[MARKET UPDATE] Pressure seen in fixed income and European/US equity futures as energy climbs ever closer to overnight highs

The pressure in fixed income markets, particularly seen in German Bunds nearing 125.00, indicates a potential flight from safety, often correlating with rising energy prices.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 31 Mar 2026, 11:01 UTCOn the live feed at 10:41 UTC — 7 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] Pressure seen in fixed income and European/US equity futures as energy climbs ever closer to overnight highs

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Bunds near the 125.00 mark, currently lower by 15 ticks; morning low was 124.90
USTs are now unchanged, within proximity to the 110-22 low.

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This dynamic could signal a shift in investor sentiment as equities react to energy costs, suggesting further scrutiny on how this interplay affects overall market stability and policy outlooks.

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