 Cape May County Herald | The puzzle of low Treasury-bond yields Economist, UK - Since the American government is unlikely to default, the bond yield sets the risk-free rate against which other assets are measured. ... As Treasury yields rise, Wall St. wonders how much to worry Bonds' 4% solution Bleak Economic Outlook Positive for Bond Yields |
Archive for May, 2008
The puzzle of low Treasury-bond yields - Economist
Japan's Bond Yields at Nine-Month High Before Inflation Report - Bloomberg
Japan's Bond Yields at Nine-Month High Before Inflation Report Bloomberg - ``Amid these price gains, the next move by the Bank of Japan will be an increase in rates.'' The yield on the 1.7 percent bond due March 2018 rose 6 basis ... Tokyo Stocks Jump in Morning on Wall St., Dollar Gains Japan's Bonds Fall as Capital Spending Drops Less Than Forecast Japanese Bonds Drop as Capital Spending Fell Less Than Forecast |
S.Africa's bond yields leap, stocks drop but rand strong - Reuters South Africa
 Moneybiz | S.Africa's bond yields leap, stocks drop but rand strong Reuters South Africa, South Africa - The bank has already lifted its repo rate nine times since June 2006 to 11.5 percent, but all the moves have been by 50 basis points. Bond yields spiked on ... South African Bonds Fall on Bets Inflation Will Push Up Rates South Africa: Analysts Say Drop in Rand is Temporary ANALYSIS-S.Africa braces for hard times on inflation, power |
Indian bond yields up as fuel price rise awaited - Reuters India
Indian bond yields up as fuel price rise awaited Reuters India, India - MUMBAI, May 29 (Reuters) - Indian federal bond yields edged towards 1-month highs on Thursday as traders awaited a decision on a rise in state-set fuel ... |
Dollar up on US data as yen falls broadly - guardian.co.uk
 Currency News | Dollar up on US data as yen falls broadly guardian.co.uk, UK - ... interest rates on hold and to raise them by 0.25 percentage point to 2.25 percent by year-end. That gave US bond yields a boost as well as the dollar. ... Australia Dollar Rises to 6-Month High; NZ Dollar Advances Dollar gains on yield-gap hopes Dollar Trades Near 2-Week High Against Yen Before GDP Report |
New Zealand Dollar May Fall on Outlook for Narrower Yield Gap - Bloomberg
New Zealand Dollar May Fall on Outlook for Narrower Yield Gap Bloomberg - Bond yields also rose in the UK where the two-year yield exceeds 5 percent. ``Interest rates are getting attention,'' said Sinton. ... |
The Battle in the Bond Market - Wall Street Journal Blogs
 Seeking Alpha | The Battle in the Bond Market Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - In a recession, Treasury bonds are considered safe, particularly if the Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates further. “We fundamentalists are having a ... TRADE IDEA-US 10Y yield at 4 percent barely offsets inflation Bleak Economic Outlook Positive for Bond Yields Commentary: Some corporate bonds offer protection from rising prices |
S.Africa's stocks down, bond yields leap, rand firms - Reuters South Africa
S.Africa's stocks down, bond yields leap, rand firms Reuters South Africa, South Africa - Yields on the short-dated 2010 bond were up 11 basis points at 11.07 percent and those on the 2015 bond went up to 9.875 percent before retreating to 9.84, ... |
Indian bond yields ease on gov't spending hopes - Reuters India
Indian bond yields ease on gov't spending hopes Reuters India, India - By Anurag Joshi MUMBAI, May 28 (Reuters) - Indian federal bond yields moved away from 1-month highs on Wednesday, as traders expected a pick up in ... Indian call rates up on tight cash conditions Indian call rates rise on shortage of funds Indian call rates end lower but cash tight |
High oil's tax on growth could yet lift bonds - guardian.co.uk
High oil's tax on growth could yet lift bonds guardian.co.uk, UK - ... of the fixed coupon investors get on their bonds, and boosts expectations of higher interest rates down the line. Bond yields move inversely to prices. ... |
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