German government bond yields rise; Iran claims energy facilities targeted in airstrikes

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-03-25T16:36:54+00:00

German government bond yields rose, giving back previous gains. Oil and natural gas prices climbed amid airstrikes on Iranian energy facilities. Traders raised expectations for European Central Bank rate hikes. Brent crude oil prices climbed to $107 per barrel.

MaticHoleFiller

2026-03-25 16:36:54

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German government bonds previously erased all gains, and after Iran claimed its energy facilities were hit by airstrikes, oil and natural gas prices rose.

The yield on the 10-year German government bond increased by 2 basis points to 2.92%, after hitting an intraday low of 2.88%; the 2-year yield rose by 7 basis points to 2.44%.

Yields on other European government bonds also increased; Italy’s 2-year government bond yield rose by 8 basis points.

Traders increased bets on the European Central Bank tightening monetary policy, raising the rate hike expectations for 2026 by 5 basis points.

Affected by reports related to Iran, Brent crude oil prices rose to $107 per barrel.

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