Today, at European markets open, I joined dear friends Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Ben Boulos at CNBC SquawkBox Europe to discuss global markets.

A striking disconnect is opening up across markets.

Bond markets are increasingly focused on fiscal credibility, sovereign debt and the structural cost of capital. Equity markets, by contrast, still seem heavily conditioned to celebrate any softer data as a signal that central banks may become less hawkish. That divergence cannot persist indefinitely.

Europe is a good example. The issue is not whether France is “the next Greece.” The more important question is why markets were willing to give highly indebted developed economies such a long free pass in the first place.

For years, abundant liquidity masked weak fiscal discipline. That era is ending, and the next phase of markets may be shaped less by centralbank liquidity and much more by fiscal discipline, sovereign risk and the real cost of capital.

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Romania continues to see strong investor demand for its debt. The Finance Ministry raised €186 million through 2030 government bonds, exceeding its target as investors remained active despite a challenging fiscal environment. Strong demand highlights continued market confidence in Romania's long-term funding strategy.
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Treasury yields are moving — and the bond market is feeling the pressure.

A sharp rise in U.S. Treasury yields has triggered mortgage-related hedging activity, adding more volatility to the bond market. When yields rise quickly, investors holding mortgage-backed securities often adjust exposure, which can amplify moves in Treasuries.

This matters beyond Wall Street: higher yields can affect mortgage rates, corporate borrowing costs, and stock market valuations.

Key takeaway: the bond market is still driving the broader financial narrative.

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