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Bonds round-up: Quiet day for bonds
Friday 03 Jul 2009
With the US closed today to celebrate Independence Day it has been a quiet end to the week for government bonds. Read More
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Bonds round-up: Gloomy data gives lift
Thursday 02 Jul 2009
Bonds pushed ahead in all markets on more gloomy economic data suggesting talk of a recovery could be very premature. Read More
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Gilts slide after BoE purchase
Wednesday 01 Jul 2009
US Treasuries fell back despite a report from payroll services firm ADP which suggested that the US economy may be shedding jobs faster than expected. Read More
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Gilts give up gains
Tuesday 30 Jun 2009
Gilts fell back despite some unsavoury economic data, giving up gains yesterday that came after a reverse auction which saw the Bank of England buying back about £3.5bn worth of government debt. Read More
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Gilts climb as Bank buys
Monday 29 Jun 2009
Gilts were wanted as the Bank of England bought £3.5m worth of government debt as part of stimulus measures designed to revive the UK’s ailing economy. Read More
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Bonds round-up: Bonds rally after weak data
Thursday 25 Jun 2009
Bonds rallied as US dole claimants rose last week and more grim economic data for the Eurozone. Read More
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OECD gloom lifts European bonds
Wednesday 24 Jun 2009
Gilts rose despite a strong performance from equities amid a backdrop of continuing gloomy economic data. Read More
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Treasuries advance on unimpressive home sales
Tuesday 23 Jun 2009
European bonds were broadly flat in line with lacklustre equity markets, but US treasuries were in demand as home sales rose less than forecast. Read More
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Bonds rise again after World Bank forecast
Monday 22 Jun 2009
Bond prices moved higher after the World Bank opined that the outlook for the world economy has got worse. Read More
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Bonds round-up: US Treasuries steady ahead of bond auction
Friday 19 Jun 2009
Government bonds are enjoying a sedate end to the week with prices tending a little firmer. Read More
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Bonds round-up: Yields rise on supply fears
Thursday 18 Jun 2009
US bonds fell again on the prospects of more heavy sales and fears that inflation may pick up again as the US economy recovers. Read More
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Bonds surge as equities wilt
Wednesday 17 Jun 2009
US Treasuries advanced for the fifth day in succession, a feat last achieved back in January of this year, after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in May, lower than the 0.3% increase expect... Read More
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Gilts sale a roaring success
Tuesday 16 Jun 2009
US Treasury prices edged higher after the Federal Reserve soaked up $6.45bn of government debt dated 2012. Read More
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Bonds round-up: Rally across main markets
Friday 12 Jun 2009
Bonds rallied in all markets as demand for US treasuries picked up and the Japanese Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano said his nation’s confidence in US debt is “unshakeable”. Read More
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Gilt prices tumble on signs of economic recovery
Thursday 11 Jun 2009
It’s been a volatile morning sessions for US Treasuries, with the yield on 10-year Treasuries rising above 4% at one stage for the first time since October of last year, before prices recovered. Read More
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Russian plans hit treasuries
Wednesday 10 Jun 2009
Comments from Russia’s central bank that it may switch some reserves to International Monetary Fund (IMF) bonds at the expense of US government debt sent treasuries lower. Read More
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Government bond prices head higher
Tuesday 09 Jun 2009
US Treasuries firmed up ahead of today’s auction of $35bn of three-year notes. The yield on two-year notes fell 10 basis points to 1.29%, as prices rose for the first time in four days. Read More
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Gilts in demand as equities slip
Monday 08 Jun 2009
Gilts were in demand Monday, with equities under the cosh in line with global markets. Read More
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Gilts fall amid political turmoil
Friday 05 Jun 2009
Gilts fell back as the continuing political turmoil in the UK weighed on sentiment. Read More
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Bonds round-up: Yields rise as rates remain steady
Thursday 04 Jun 2009
Bonds' recent good run came to an abrupt halt as buyers balked at the latest jobless figures in the US while the ECB and UK left interest rates on hold. Read More
