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A global bond sell-off is driving up government borrowing costs, with the UK particularly affected. Britain's 30-year gilts hit 6% today, a level not seen since 1998, due to fears of high inflation. Bond market turmoil is also causing European stock markets to slide, with the FTSE 100 down 1.9%.
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