# Investors are pouncing on Australia’s government bonds as markets rapidly reprice the outlook for further interest rate rises from the Reserve Bank.

*business · news · 2026-05-25 · Australian Financial Review*

## Key points

- Investors are increasing purchases of Australian government bonds amid repricing of RBA rate expectations.
- Australia's 10-year government bond yield recently rose above 5 percent for the first time in years.
- Markets are betting that Australia's debt remains manageable despite the Labor government's spending.
- Global concerns about inflation and rising debt are keeping bond yields elevated in major economies.

**Countries:** Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Iran

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