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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
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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
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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
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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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