From 17th‑century Dutch flood defences to modern social bonds, fixed income has long financed vital public needs – emerging as a powerful, scalable force for measurable social impact.

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A peace deal between the US and Iran should see the Strait of Hormuz reopen, which triggered a sharp selloff in the oil price and a rally in bond markets. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.