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title: Inflationary fears maintain upward pressures on long-term rates
description: Rising energy prices amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, and fiscal policy fears in the UK keep long-term rates under pressure
---

[Fast food for thought](https://blog.syzgroup.com/fast-food-for-thought)

# [Inflationary fears maintain upward pressures on long-term rates](https://blog.syzgroup.com/fast-food-for-thought/inflationary-fears-maintain-upward-pressures-on-long-term-rates)

 Written by [Maggie Cheng, CFA, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/fast-food-for-thought/author/maggie-cheng) | Jul 21, 2026, 11:49:43 AM

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