World stocks head for weekly fall, yields at multi-decade highs as oil fuels inflation fears | live

By Stella Qiu and Shashwat Chauhan July 24 (Reuters) - World stocks were headed for a weekly loss and long-dated bond yields hovered around multi-decade highs on Friday, as a near-40% rise in oil prices this month due to the intensifying conflict in the Middle East ignited inflation fears and expectations for rate hikes around the globe.

Jul 24, 2026 - 13:00
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World stocks head for weekly fall, yields at multi-decade highs as oil fuels inflation fears | live
By Stella Qiu and Shashwat Chauhan July 24 (Reuters) - World stocks were headed for a weekly loss and long-dated bond yields hovered around multi-decade highs on Friday, as a near-40% rise in oil prices this month due to the intensifying conflict in the Middle East ignited inflation fears and expectations for rate hikes around the globe.

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