A global bond sell-off has intensified, affecting markets worldwide. Stocks slipped on Wall Street, and this decline has been followed by a drop in Asian shares. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo fell 2.9%, while South Korea's Kospi lost 4%.

Other markets also experienced declines, including Hong Kong's Hang Seng and the Shanghai Composite index. U.S. futures have edged higher despite the overall downward trend.

Individual companies have been affected, with SoftBank Group falling 6.4% and Samsung Electronics declining 4%. The extent of the impact on various markets and companies is available from the source. Further information on the market trends and individual company performances can be found in the original report.