World markets rattled by US inflation concerns
by Larry Elliott and Martin Farrer from on (#405AZ)
Asian shares fall again as countries that borrowed heavily in dollars could be hit by further US interest rate rise
Mounting concern about the inflationary impact of falling US unemployment has sent tremors through global financial markets amid fears that the long post-financial crisis rally in asset prices is nearing its end.
The effective interest rate on 10-year benchmark US bonds reached their highest level for seven years after the latest snapshot of the American labour market showed fewer workers claiming jobless benefits.
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