Why bonds are the most important market in the world

AxiosAugust 31, 2026en

The bond market is growing more interesting lately — and that's concerning. Why it matters: The $160 trillion global bond market is like the plumbing in your house. You don't think about it until it stops working and you've got a nasty situation on your hands. The big picture: Long-term government bond yields for the U.S. and other G7 countries have been climbing — hovering at levels last seen in 2007 before the financial crisis — and raising concerns about borrowing costs growing more expensive for countries that are already staring down heavy debt loads. The AI boom, meanwhile, has spread to the market for corporate bonds, sparking worries about a bubble. What to watch: It's a perfect mome

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