"Government bonds fell around the world as the Federal Reserve moves closer to increasing interest rates, while Russia’s ruble tumbled to a record amid new sanctions. The Australian dollar led a decline in higher-yielding currencies.
German 10-year yields rose three basis points to 1.1 percent at 8:33 a.m. in New York as the rate on similar-maturity Treasuries (USGG10YR) touched a six-week high of 2.58 percent."
