Iran war is fueling a bond selloff ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's final press conference

Oil shock and elevated inflation are the main worries for bond investors as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell prepares for his final press conference. The article points to renewed inflation pressure and potential implications for interest-rate expectations, which is generally negative for bonds. Market impact is moderate because the piece is thematic and tied to Fed policy, but it does not report a specific policy decision or data release.

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Oil shock and elevated inflation are the main worries for bond investors as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell prepares for his final press conference. The article points to renewed inflation pressure and potential implications for interest-rate expectations, which is generally negative for bonds. Market impact is moderate because the piece is thematic and tied to Fed policy, but it does not report a specific policy decision or data release.