Christine Lagarde Voices Concerns Over Bond Market Turmoil

Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank, expressed her concerns over the current volatility in global bond markets. Her candid remarks, "I always worry, that's my job!" were made as she arrived for the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Paris.

Lagarde's comments followed new drone attacks in the Gulf that have led to an increase in oil prices and bond yields, further unsettling already edgy markets worldwide.

Monday saw a particularly rough slide in Asian share markets, directly impacted by these global tensions and financial uncertainties.

(With inputs from agencies.)