Bonds
Two more rate hikes in 2017 probably reasonable, Fed's Dudley says
A top US rate-setter said the exact number of interest rate hikes that lay ahead in 2017 would depend on the economy's performance, although two more was probably about right.
Bonds: Gilts continue advance as investors focus on start of Brexit talks
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Fed's Mester calls for change to balance sheet policy in 2017
One of the most-hawkish policymakers at the US central bank signaled her continued support for further interest rate hikes and for starting to slow the pace at which its balance sheet was growing.
Initial US weekly unemployment claims drop 3,000 to 258,000
A key measure of the US jobs market improved slightly during the latest reference week, but still overshot economists' forecasts.
US central bank should raise rates four times in 2017, Fed's Rosengren says
The head of the regional US Federal Reserve Bank of Boston called for a faster pace of rate hikes than his colleagues in 2017.
Bonds: Fedspeak, ECB report push bond prices higher
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Impact of Trump policies only somewhat factored-in, Fed's Fischer says
The US central bank is watching the White House's new policies with keen interest, but thus far their potential impact on the economy had only been factored into their forecasts somewhat, its second-highest ranking official said.
Bonds: Treasuries slip as US consumer confidence at highest since 2000
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Fed's Evans sounds dovish note
A top US central bank official sounded a relatively dovish note on Monday.
Bonds: Treasuries start week on a strong note, Bunds underperform
These were the movements in the most closely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields: US: 2. 37% (-4bp)UK: 1. 17% (-3bp)Germany: 0. 42% (-0bp)France: 0. 97% (-1bp)Spain: 2. 20% (-3bp)Italy: 2. 20% (-3bp)Portugal: 4. 08% (-6bp)Greece: 7. 26% (-15bp) Japan: 0. 06% (-1bp).
HSBC now sees three Fed hikes in 2017 and one more in 2018
Economists at HSBC raised their interest rate forecasts for the US, bringing them more in-line with the consensus view - up to a point.
Bonds: Gilts, euro area debt jumps as US healthcare bill put on ice
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Federal Reserve in better position to stop balance sheet reinvestment, Bullard says
The US central bank may now be in a better position to stop reinvesting the proceeds of its assets in acquiring new ones, a top member of the Federal Reserve said.
Bank of Russia surprises with rate cut to 9.75%
Russia's central bank took markets by surprise on Friday, announcing it had cut its key policy rate in response to a quicker than expected drop in price pressures, with further cuts possible.
ECB's Praet reiterates rates to remain at current lows, criticises anti-establishment parties
The European Central Bank will keep interest rates low well past the end of its bond purchase programme, its top policy thinker reiterated, while criticising anti-establishment parties' claims about the benefits of exiting the euro.
Bonds: Gilts slump on retail sales data as safe haven bid unwinds
These were the movements in the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields: US: 2. 41% (+1bp)UK: 1. 23% (+5bp)Germany: 0. 43% (+2bp)France: 1. 04% (+0bp)Spain: 1. 73% (-1bp)Italy: 2. 27% (+1bp)Portugal: 4. 20% (+4bp)Greece: 7. 39% (-1bp)Japan: 0. 06% (0bp).
Two more rate hikes in 2017 reasonable, Fed's Kaplan says
The US central bank should hike interest rates twice more in 2017 and was moving towards the point where the balance sheet could be allowed to start to reduce gradually, a top official said.
Bonds: Gilts jump after London terror attack
These were the moves in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Fitch downgrades Saudi Arabia over reform doubts
Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded Saudi Arabia's sovereign debt rating to 'A+' from 'AA-' as it expressed major doubts about the government's financial reform programme.
Snap poll shows Macron wins first French presidential TV debate
A televised debate between France's main presidential candidates turned into a sparring match between centrist candidate Emmanuel macron and his far-tight rival, Marine Le Pen.