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ECB's Lagarde, asked about bond market sell off, replies:"I always worry, that's my job!”

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Posted on May 18, 2026

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· Last updated: May 18, 2026

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ECB's Lagarde Comments on Global Bond Market Sell Off at G7 Meeting

Christine Lagarde Addresses Concerns at G7 Finance Ministers Meeting

Lagarde's Response to Global Bond Market Sell-Off

PARIS, May 18 (Reuters) - European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde, asked on Monday, if she was worried by a sell-off in global bond markets, replied to reporters: "I always worry, that's my job!”

Context: G7 Finance Ministers Meeting in Paris

Lagagrde was speaking as she arrived for a meeting of G7 finance ministers in Paris.

Market Reactions and Global Developments

Asian share markets were on the skids on Monday as new drone attacks in the Gulf shoved oil prices and bond yields higher. [MKTS/GLOB]

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Michel Rose and Dominique Vidalon;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

  • Bond markets are under pressure as yields surge globally, with U.S. 30‑year Treasuries above 5 % and France’s 10‑year yield nearing 3.95 % — highest since the 2008–09 crisis (rockstarmarkets.com).
  • Lagarde’s comment came at a G7 finance meeting in Paris focused on economic imbalances, trade strains, and coordination amid geopolitical stress (investing.com).
  • Underlying the sell‑off are elevated oil prices driven by Middle East tensions, fueling inflation fears and prompting bond investors to demand higher yields (moneycontrol.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Christine Lagarde say about the bond market sell off?
Christine Lagarde replied, 'I always worry, that's my job!' when asked about concerns over the global bond market sell off.
Where was Christine Lagarde speaking when she commented on the bond market?
Christine Lagarde made her remarks as she arrived for a meeting of G7 finance ministers in Paris.
What recent events contributed to higher bond yields?
New drone attacks in the Gulf contributed to rising oil prices and bond yields.
How did Asian share markets react to the recent global events?
Asian share markets fell on Monday in response to higher oil prices and rising bond yields.
Who reported and edited the news about the ECB and bond market?
The article was reported by Michel Rose and Dominique Vidalon and edited by Sudip Kar-Gupta.

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