FTSE 100 Slumps as Global Bond Yields Soar

The UK's FTSE 100 index dropped by 0.24% to 10,680 points on September 25, 2026, amidst concerns about rising global bond yields and inflationary pressures.

Global bond yields have increased due to persistent inflation, prompting central banks to adopt more restrictive monetary policies. In the United States, 10-year Treasury yields reached 5.20%, their highest level since 2007. The UK's 10-year government bond (gilt) yields advanced to 5.38%, a multi-year high zone.

Across Europe, 10-year benchmark government bond yields marked their highest level since 2009 at 3.60%. Japan's 10-year government bond yields climbed to 3.09%, reaching a level not observed in approximately 30 years.