Stocks under pressure as correction fears grow and record rally defies geopolitical turmoil

Equity markets have surged in 2026 even as global government bond yields have risen sharply since the U.S.-Iran war began. The article highlights a divergence between risk-on stock sentiment and a more defensive bond-market signal, implying geopolitical risk is increasingly being priced into yields. The move is market-wide rather than issuer-specific, with potential implications for duration assets and broader risk positioning.

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Equity markets have surged in 2026 even as global government bond yields have risen sharply since the U.S.-Iran war began. The article highlights a divergence between risk-on stock sentiment and a more defensive bond-market signal, implying geopolitical risk is increasingly being priced into yields. The move is market-wide rather than issuer-specific, with potential implications for duration assets and broader risk positioning.