| 单词 | government bond |
| 例句 | “All in solid, safe blue-chip stocks and government bonds.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z Take the ubiquitous calls today for European countries to do just what will "reassure the markets", as though holders of government bonds were trembling, paranoid little flowers who must be psychically coddled at all costs. My problem with George Orwell 2013-01-17T15:49:30Z Before stomping out, Andre indignantly reveals he’s of Swiss and French heritage and that his family earned their money through government bonds, “rather than on the backs of West Indian slaves!” 'Turn: Washington's Spies' recap: Savagery, not civility, rules the day 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z High music sentiment is also correlated with lower returns to government bonds, indicating that investors switch out of safe bonds into risky stocks. What our Spotify playlists reveal about the emotional nature of financial markets 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Its members appear in commercials for everything from chocolate to mobile phones, and they were recently enlisted in campaigns to sell Japanese government bonds and prevent teenage suicides. Japan gripped by TV 'election' of pop group AKB48 2012-06-08T09:49:40Z The euro dropped 2 percent against the dollar and Treasury yields sank below 2 percent as money moved money out of Europe and traders bought U.S. government bonds. Wall Street tumbles as euro zone wavers 2011-11-09T20:36:00Z GGB: Greek government bond and Golden Gate Bridge: If you would buy one, then perhaps I could also interest you in buying the other. Style Invitational Week 1108: Hearts of dorkness — your funny valentine 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z Purchasing government bonds and mortgage-backed securities tends to push down mortgage and other long-term interest rates. The Fed took bold steps to boost the economy. Will undoing one of them rattle markets? 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z Greece, Portugal and Ireland required financial rescues when their government bond yields rose above the same mark. Wall Street tumbles as euro zone wavers 2011-11-09T20:36:00Z The yield on the benchmark Italian government bond spiked above 7 percent, evidence that investors are losing faith in the country's ability to repay its debt. Wall Street tumbles as euro zone wavers 2011-11-09T20:36:00Z A caretaker government has just announced a new austerity budget deal without Wilders, but any further uncertainty could cause the country to lose its highly prized AAA rating on government bonds. Euro crisis? vultures 2012-05-17T15:25:00Z The European Central Bank made an intervention of its own, resuming government bond purchases and offering banks more cash to stem an escalating financial crisis. Stocks take a beating worldwide 2011-08-05T02:12:00Z Forget government bonds, fine art and even stamps: Red wine outperformed them all over the 20th century. Forget the bonds and get a glass - red wine is a winner in 20th century 2014-05-20T04:00:00Z A public accounts committee report said the trust operated by buying £176m of government bonds, known as gilts, which it sold on to "donors" for only £17,000. Charity watchdog's 'astounding' failure to detect tax avoidance condemned 2013-06-03T23:01:00Z The question was, you got nothing or you got government bonds.” Why Patients in Greek State-Owned Hospitals Can't Obtain Cancer Treatments 2011-09-17T14:38:45Z On Tuesday, U.S. inflation data also came in weaker than expected, sparking a rally in government bond prices and sending other major global currencies higher against the U.S. dollar, including the pound. UK inflation slows sharply, boosting BoE and PM Sunak 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Asset managers' overweight bond positions - or at least those in government bonds and U.S. Boom at last for 'Big Long' in bonds: Mike Dolan 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Two-year Japanese government bonds managed their sharpest rally since April 2022, with the yield falling more than 3 bps to 0.055%. Asia stocks jump as US inflation recedes, China data surprises 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The central bank said the loan operation was meant to maintain banking system liquidity reasonably ample to counteract short-term factors including tax payments and government bond issuance. China c.bank boosts liquidity injection through policy loan, rate unchanged 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Euro zone government bond yields were also down. European stocks up as traders await U.S. inflation data 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Deputy Finance Minister Kenji Kanda, in charge of government bonds and monetary policy, is the third member of Kishida’s Cabinet to resign within two months following a Cabinet shuffle in September. Japanese vice minister resigns over tax scandal in another setback for Kishida’s unpopular Cabinet 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Kenji Kanda, state minister of finance in charge of government bonds and monetary policy, told reporters he had resigned because he did not want the issue to disrupt debate in parliament. Japanese deputy finance minister steps down over tax scandal 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Federal spending and political polarization have been a rising concern for investors, contributing to selloff that took U.S. government bond prices to their lowest levels in 16 years. Moody's turns negative on US credit rating, draws Washington ire 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z "The BOJ could also end yield curve control. In doing so, it may put in place a guidance pledging to buy government bonds nimbly to counter any spike in long-term rates," he added. BOJ may end negative rates in January, ex-central bank executive says 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z At the same time, betting on reversals in Treasuries has been a losing proposition for most of the year, during which rebounds in the U.S. government bond market have been followed by deeper selloffs. Wall St Week Ahead Stock investors see green light in falling Treasury yields 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z On Wednesday and Thursday though government bond yields in the United States and Europe fall sharply, helped by hopes the Fed tightening is over . Analysis: Central banks' big pause spurs bruised bond investors to double down 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z And when official rates rise, the yields on government bonds also tend to go up to attract buyers, driving up borrowing costs for governments and consumers in the process. The flashing warning sign that is worrying investors 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Japan's yield cap has evolved into a reference rate, with the Bank of Japan redefining its 1% limit on 10-year government bond yields as an "upper bound" rather than a rigid target. Morning Bid: Yield curve control morphs 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The bank said it would use 1 percent as the starting point for yields on 10-year government bonds, instead of a cap, saying it expected inflation to go higher than it had previously believed. Japan Takes Another Step Away From Easy Money 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z In the euro zone, government bond yields were lower, with the benchmark 10-year German yield down 1 basis point at 2.822% . Stocks gain, oil falls, traders focus on rates outlook 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Pesques said that while he already had a neutral position on European government bonds, he "was thinking of adding more" U.S. Analysis: Central banks' big pause spurs bruised bond investors to double down 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z UK government bonds - known as gilts - are normally considered very safe investments, with little risk the money will not be repaid. The flashing warning sign that is worrying investors 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z After touching an almost 10-year low in morning trade, Japanese government bond futures rallied following the announcement. Morning Bid: Yield curve control morphs 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z "So far, U.S. government bonds have not been performing their usual safe-haven function," UBS Global Wealth Management said in a note on Friday. Investors on edge as Middle East conflict intensifies 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z That was a relief to financial markets, roiled in recent weeks by a surge in government bond yields led by U.S. Analysis: ECB throws markets crumbs of comfort against a turbulent backdrop 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z For some investors, government bonds are too cheap compared to future expectations for interest rates and inflation. Analysis: Central banks' big pause spurs bruised bond investors to double down 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z US government bonds - known as Treasuries - are also considered very safe. The flashing warning sign that is worrying investors 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z But the ECB uses these reinvestments as its "first line of defence" for vulnerable euro zone economies like Italy, because it can adjust its purchases of government bonds to insulate them from undue market volatility. ECB snaps rate-hike streak, pushes back on talk of cuts 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said the covered his previous bets against Treasuries on an expectation U.S. economic numbers would deteriorate from here and the Gaza war would push more investor dollars towards U.S. government bonds. Morning Bid: Big Tech reports as bond yields recoil 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Euro zone government bond prices rallied and yields dropped, led by Italy , while the euro held around $1.053. Analysis: ECB throws markets crumbs of comfort against a turbulent backdrop 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z "The relative advantage short-term government bonds have can fade quickly, and investors can fare better when they lock in higher rates for longer," Vanguard said. Vanguard bets on long-term US Treasuries after 'cruel summer' for bond investors 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Over the last year or so, there has been a sell-off of government bonds on global markets that is having wider ramifications. The flashing warning sign that is worrying investors 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z “U.S. government bonds are the critical benchmark reference point against which virtually all other global assets are ultimately priced off.” Stock market today: Asian stocks fall as concerns rise over Israel-Hamas war and high yields 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z The crisis has also added to uncertainty in financial markets in America and beyond, boosting demand for "safe-haven" assets like gold, U.S. government bonds and the Swiss franc. Insight: Iran's quandary: How to stay out of Israel's war on Hamas 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z U.S. government bonds are on track for an unprecedented third straight annual loss, with yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury - which move inversely to bond prices - at their highest since 2007. Wall St Week Ahead Investors seek shelter as U.S. stocks grow more turbulent 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z High-yield credit spreads, which indicate the premium investor demand to hold risky corporate debt over safer government bonds, were their widest in over three months as of Oct. Analysis: Bond buyers dip toes in long-term Treasuries despite higher-for-longer rate fears 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Higher yields dull the allure of stocks by offering investors comparatively high income on risk-free government bonds. Nasdaq ends down on higher yields, chipmaker share declines 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z European stocks dipped as a spate of downbeat earnings and higher government bond yields offset rising energy shares and waning concerns over Middle East turmoil. Wall St ends mixed, US Treasury yields spike on robust data, solid earnings 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z But many investors find it easier to meet their fixed income allocation targets through Treasury-focused ETFs, rather than buying the underlying U.S. government bonds or other fixed income instruments. U.S. Treasury bond ETFs draw net inflows this year despite recent market rout 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Treasuries, were no match for recent soaring government bond yields. Hedge funds short food, beverage and tobacco stocks amid soaring bond yields -Goldman Sachs 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The investment institute has been underweight long-term U.S. government bonds since late 2020 as it expected yields to rise. Long US Treasury yields may rise further despite near-term swings, BlackRock says 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z European government bond yields rose after European Central Bank officials reiterated concerns about inflation. Stocks pick up, oil steadies in cautious markets 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z State banks are among the largest investors in government bonds in India. India's state-run banks to lower bond purchases as liquidity tightens - treasurers 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z But yields, which move inversely to bond prices, rebounded on Thursday, following a stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation report and sparse demand at the Treasury’s 30-year government bond auction. Analysis: Fed pivot hopes whipsaw Treasury market as investors hunt for rate peak 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z That conviction found support from comments by top ranking Fed officials on Monday that soaring yields on long-term U.S. government bonds could steer the central bank away from further rate hikes. US consumer prices rise on gasoline and shelter costs in September 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z While Treasury yields have risen since the Fed started hiking rates, investment grade credit spreads - or the premium investors demand to hold corporate debt rather than safer government bonds - have tightened. Long US Treasury yields may rise further despite near-term swings, BlackRock says 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Treasuries that triggered a sizeable decline in government bond yields around the world, especially at the back end of the curve. ASIA Fed pivot reality check for emerging markets? 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Top ranking Fed officials indicated on Monday that soaring yields on long-term U.S. government bonds could steer the central bank away from further rate hikes. Gasoline, food drive US producer prices higher; core inflation cools 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Yields on government bonds have eased from their multi-year highs on dovish remarks from Fed officials earlier this week. Futures gain as Treasury yields retreat; inflation data, Fed minutes awaited 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Yields on government bonds eased on safe-haven bids due to the war in the Middle East and dovish remarks from Federal Reserve officials throughout this week. Futures inch higher as Treasury yields retreat; Fed minutes awaited 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The institute said it had become more bearish on investment grade credit over the next six to 12 months "due to limited compensation above short-dated government bonds." Long US Treasury yields may rise further despite near-term swings, BlackRock says 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The eruption of violence in Israel over the weekend could change bond market dynamics, as elevated global political risk stokes demand for safe-haven assets such as U.S. government bonds. Spike in Treasury yields clouds Biden, Fed hopes for smooth return to normal 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The German bank added it prefers to buy long-duration government bonds with high ratings over credit. Deutsche Bank strategists recommend equity overweight into 2024 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Israel's dollar-denominated government bonds also fell sharply in early European trading as investors got their first chance to react to the unprecedented weekend attack. Bank of Israel to sell $30 billion of forex to stabilize shekel amid Gaza war 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z AlphaSimplex has been short U.S. and European government bonds for the last two years. Analysis: Trend hedge funds come out winners in bond market rout 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Treasuries and other highly-rated government bonds, gold and the Swiss franc, at the expense of riskier assets like emerging markets. Morning Bid: Watch safe havens and oil 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z To a large degree rising rates on government bonds and the pass-through to household and business credit are what the central bank wants to happen alongside its own rate hikes. Spike in Treasury yields clouds Biden, Fed hopes for smooth return to normal 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The dollar's recent strength has been underpinned by a rapid sell-off in U.S. government bonds, which sent yields to multi-year highs. FOREX Euro set for longest losing streak in its history, U.S. payrolls loom 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z There’s unease on Wall Street, especially in the market for government bonds. Why Are Investors So Jittery? 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Six trend and systematic funds told Reuters they were short government bonds and particularly, U.S. Analysis: Trend hedge funds come out winners in bond market rout 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The gathering comes at a time when rocketing U.S. government bond yields that have led to a global jump in borrowing costs weigh on hopes that inflation can be lowered without triggering a major crisis. Take Five: An uneasy calm 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z A broad selloff in world government bonds also stabilised on Friday, with the 30-year U.S. Dollar pauses rally as markets brace for US nonfarm payrolls test 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Because the $25-trillion Treasury market is considered the bedrock of the global financial system, soaring yields on U.S. government bonds have had wide-ranging effects. Soaring Treasury yields ignite turbulence throughout markets 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Stocks are sliding, government bond yields are soaring, and investors are reacting strongly to scraps of economic information that they typically ignore. Why Are Investors So Jittery? 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z So-called trend following and systematic hedge funds have long positioned for a fall in government bond prices given higher-for-longer inflation. Analysis: Trend hedge funds come out winners in bond market rout 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Japanese assets, meanwhile, will also be sensitive to possible Bank of Japan activity in the domestic government bond or currency markets on Thursday. Morning Bid: Bond beating takes a breather 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z "All of that, I think is conspiring to see investors very wary of locking up their money in longer dated government bonds. They're demanding compensation for that," McGuire said. World's biggest bond markets hit by heavy selloff 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z "A lot of people bought into the idea that because the Federal Reserve was reaching the peak of rate hikes, it was time to buy government bonds." World's biggest bond markets hit by heavy selloff 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Treasuries, where yields on government bonds have risen to highs not seen since 2007. Why Are Investors So Jittery? 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Australian, Canadian and British government bond yields have also surged this week. Global bond rout deepens 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z And investors expected government bonds to be the best performing asset of 2023. Bonds eye Q4 salvation in another year to forget: McGeever 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z "A lot of people bought into the idea that because the Federal Reserve was reaching the peak of rate hikes, it was time to buy government bonds." World's biggest bond markets hit by heavy selloff 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z "All of that, I think is conspiring to see investors very wary of locking up their money in longer dated government bonds. They're demanding compensation for that," McGuire said. World's biggest bond markets hit by heavy selloff 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The Bank of England has also bought hundreds of billions of pounds' worth of government bonds in the past to support the economy, through a process called "quantitative easing" Cost of national debt hits 20-year high 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z First, rising yields set the stage for a third straight year of losses on global government bonds, hurting investors long betting on a turnaround. Why a rout in government bonds is worrying 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z As well as the gains in Europe, 10-year Japanese government bond yields rose by a basis point to their highest for a decade at 0.775%. Europe's stocks eke out gains, yen lurks near 150 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Germany's 10-year government bond yield fell 12 bps to 2.848%, with the euro area debt benchmark heading for its best trading day in more than a month. World stocks nudge up, bonds rally in bright end to grim quarter 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z That could hurt equities, which tend to perform worse when investors expect higher returns from low-risk government bonds. What could break under higher-for-longer interest rates? 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The Australian dollar was little changed at around 64 cents and three-year government bond yields eased 3 basis points to 4.029%. Australia Aug inflation data adds to case for pause in rate hikes next month 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Focus could turn back to banks, big holders of government bonds sitting on unrealised losses, a risk put on the radar by Silicon Valley Bank’s March collapse. Why a rout in government bonds is worrying 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Benchmark 10-year U.S. government bond yields have jumped to 16-year highs this month as economic data remains robust despite higher interest rates. Dollar at 10-month high, yen weakens amid intervention watch 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z That provided a bright end to a torrid quarter for government bonds. World stocks nudge up, bonds rally in bright end to grim quarter 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z And in emerging markets, India's government bonds got a major boost as JPMorgan said it will include India in its widely tracked emerging market debt index. Morning Bid: Edgy market calm after worst day of 2023 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z With a crucial Bank of Japan meeting still to come this week, Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose to its highest in a decade. Dollar reigns as Europe's central banks spring some surprises 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Conversely, Pakistan's dollar-denominated government bonds slipped by as much as 1 cent on Thursday after the announcement that the elections will be delayed. Pakistan sets election for January, likely minus Imran Khan 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Rising government bond yields, for example, will pass through into how banks set interest rates on credit cards, auto loans, and home mortgages. Fed keeps rates steady, toughens policy stance as 'soft landing' hopes grow 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Italian government bonds , a proxy for euro area risks, led the rally. Analysis: What rate hike? Investors eye ECB rate cuts as economy weakens 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Sterling and UK government bond yields continued to be the big mover as markets bet the Bank of England's decision to halt its rate rise campaign on Thursday meant peak rates are now in. Morning Bid: Edgy market calm after worst day of 2023 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Still, the future of the BOJ's policy of controlling government bond yields remains a focus, particularly as it has contributed to yen weakness . Crunch time after string of aggressive central bank rate hikes 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z BONDS: Euro area government bond yields fell, with two-year yields in the bloc’s benchmark issuer Germany last at 3.15%, down 2 basis points on the day. ECB raises rates to record high, signals end to hikes 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Chinese property stocks and Japanese government bonds put on a two-ring show in Asia to start the global day on Tuesday, setting the tone for Europe. Morning Bid: China developers catch break, BOJ hawks take flight 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z It also caps the 10-year government bond yield around zero as part of efforts to reflate the economy and sustainably achieve its target. BOJ head Ueda signals chance of ending negative rates - Yomiuri 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Euro zone government bond yields, however, were on track to end the week higher after hawkish remarks from ECB policymakers led money markets to increase their bets on a further rate hike next week. Stocks dig in heels, dollar winning run best since 2014 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Treasuries, as some investors switch to buying top-rated corporate debt offering higher yields than those on government bonds. Post-Labor Day corporate debt spree revives U.S. Treasury selloff 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The Fed wants higher market rates, and in terms of what's been seen in the government bond market, "they're not going off the charts, certainly compared to where we have the policy rate." Waller says recent data gives Fed space to decide next rate move, CNBC reports 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z A Japanese government bond auction on Tuesday has the potential to shift things, if it goes awry and yields jump - though a slump in household spending could keep a lid on rates. Dollar steadies, Aussie slips as RBA looms 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z U.S. investors, meanwhile, sought safer money market and government bond funds as they drew a net $7.29 billion and $518 million, respectively, in inflows. US equity funds see outflows for fifth successive week 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Investors also secured about $1.14 billion worth of government bond funds but disposed of $122 million worth of corporate bond funds. Global money market funds see significant inflows amid investor caution 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Other factors have also contributed to the selloff, from higher government bond supply to rising concerns around U.S. debt sustainability, as highlighted by Fitch’s downgrade of U.S. debt last month. Post-Labor Day corporate debt spree revives U.S. Treasury selloff 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Action in the government bonds markets was muted on Thursday after a brutal sell-off earlier this month. Shares limp toward biggest monthly drop since February 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Euro zone government bonds have whipsawed in recent days amid U.S. and European data releases but were less hit by a selloff raising U.S. Analysis-For traders, September's ECB move is far from clear cut 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z He said there was more focus now on individual economies and, for example, his firm favoured British government bonds. Analysis: Europe's weaker economy limits fallout of US bond rout 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The BCB aims to use the digital currency to boost access to financial services, with Araujo citing easy investments in government bonds as a possible initial use case. Privacy, market maturity hurdles facing Brazil's CBDC rollout -cenbank official 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The Japanese government bond market was quiet, with the benchmark 10-year note yet to change hands on the day. Stocks sink, dollar climbs as risk of hawkish Powell looms 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Furthermore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to later facilitate cross-border transactions for financial assets like equities and government bonds in local currencies. Vietnam joins Southeast Asian effort on cross-border payments 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Euro zone government bond yields sank and U.S. Shares jump as Nvidia results shine, bond yields retreat 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Lower euro zone government bond yields meant U.S. Shares rise ahead of Nvidia results, bond yields retreat 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Euro zone government bond yields and the euro tumbled after Wednesday's data as traders bet the ECB may soon pause its interest-rate hiking campaign. Slide in euro zone service sector sharpens ECB's rates dilemma 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Japan's 10-year government bond yield meanwhile hit a more than nine-year high at 0.665% , crossing a level that had prompted the Bank of Japan to intervene in the market earlier this month. Global stocks extend comeback, U.S. yields hit new peaks 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z One worry is that higher yields on Treasuries and other government bonds will make stocks less attractive at a time when valuations have ballooned in many countries. Summer of angst as bond yields surge and global stocks wobble 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z This week's losses came after a spate of strong economic data caused investors to dial back expectations of rate cuts and drove up government bond yields. S&P 500 ends near flat as energy, defensive sectors counter megacap declines 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Germany's 10-year government bond yield, the euro area's benchmark for borrowing costs, fell to its lowest in almost two weeks at 2.526%. Shares rise ahead of Nvidia results, bond yields retreat 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The three main U.S. stock indexes are on track for sharp weekly losses after a spate of strong economic data caused investors to dial back expectations of rate cuts and drove up government bond yields. Wall St mixed as energy, defensive sectors counter megacap declines 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z The three main U.S. stock indexes are on track for sharp weekly losses as a spate of strong economic data caused investors to dial back expectations of rate cuts and drove up government bond yields. Wall St cuts losses as energy, defensive sectors counter megacap declines 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, U.S. real yields, which show what investors can expect to earn on government bonds after adjusting for inflation, stand near their highest point since 2009. Summer of angst as bond yields surge and global stocks wobble 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Euro zone government bond yields also eased on Friday as concerns about the global economy nudged investors into safe-haven government bonds and further signs emerged that euro zone inflation has peaked. Bond rout keeps stocks under water, China woes give dollar a lift 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Euro zone government bond yields also eased on Friday as concerns about the global economy nudged investors into safe-haven government bonds. Shares hit two-month low as fading Fed cut hope hammers bonds 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z This reverses a build-up in positions in 10-year U.S. government bonds that started a year ago when yields were rising on the back of the Fed's interest rate hikes. Analysis: Higher-for-longer rates regime pressures US recession trades 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Treasuries still yield less than rolling over short-term debt - a legacy of central bank government bond buying. US loss of AAA badge a reminder of 'regime shift' for government debt 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Reports have circulated that the Lebanese central bank had hired Forry Associates Ltd., a brokerage firm owned by Raja Salameh, to handle government bond sales from which the firm received $330 millions in commissions. Forensic audit into Lebanon’s central bank reveals misconduct and ‘illegitimate’ commissions 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Global corporate bond funds drew about $1.16 billion and government bond funds a net $2.71 billion, the biggest amount since July 12. Global money market funds draw biggest weekly inflow in 4-1/2 months 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, U.S. money market funds and government bond funds attracted $40.88 billion and $4.48 billion, respectively, as investors hunted for safety. US equity funds record biggest weekly outflow in seven weeks 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The equity risk premium, which compares the attractiveness of stocks over risk-free government bonds, has been shrinking for most of 2023 and was around its lowest levels in well over a decade this week. Analysis: US stock gains may grow elusive as boost from inflation slowdown wanes 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Traders' immediate response to the Fitch downgrade was to embark on a safe-haven push out of stocks and into government bonds and the dollar. Billionaire investor Ackman says he is shorting 30-year Treasuries 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield surged on Monday to a nine-year high, leading the central bank to conduct additional purchase operations to cap its rise. Yen eases to 3-week low as traders weigh BOJ shift; focus on RBA 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Expecting the savings drain to hasten recessions, investors favour safe-haven government bonds. Dwindling excess savings could scupper markets' soft-landing hopes 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, in Japan … The Bank of Japan surprised global markets this morning by loosening its cap on 10-year government bond yields, the equivalent of an interest-rate increase. Why ‘Soft Landing’ Optimists Shouldn’t Celebrate Just Yet 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z So, when the Bank of Japan on Friday slightly loosened its grip on a benchmark government bond, it was big news for world markets. Japan’s Central Bank Loosens Its Grip on Easy Money Policy 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z It said it would offer to buy 10-year Japanese government bonds at 1% each business day, instead of the upper limit of 0.5% that was imposed under its “yield curve control program.” Japan’s central bank retains key interest rate while fine-tuning bond purchases for more flexibility 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The Nikkei newspaper reported the central bank will maintain its 0.5% cap for the 10-year government bond yield, but discuss allowing long-term interest rates to rise above that level by a certain degree. BOJ seen keeping ultra-low rates, may debate tweak to yield cap 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Legal & General fixed-income manager Simon Bell said dwindling consumer savings influenced his preference for government bonds of countries like Britain and Australia, where shorter mortgage terms made households rate sensitive. Dwindling excess savings could scupper markets' soft-landing hopes 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z On the fiscal policy front, it flagged unspecified reductions in taxes and fees and the issuance of special local government bonds, which usually fund infrastructure investment. Factbox: Key takeaways from China's politburo meeting on the economy 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The bank eventually failed amid a financial scandal, like others in Russia’s burgeoning bank sector, which was hard hit by a 1998 government bond default. A Russian exile won $200 million from a Putin crony. He could lose it all in U.S. courts 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The yen slipped a fraction to 139.11 per dollar and Japanese government bonds rallied following with the Bank of Japan's governor sticking to his script that policy shifts are still some time away. Asia stocks split as US-China outlooks diverge 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Principal Global Investors chief global strategist Seema Shah said she maintained her view that government bonds would do well with recession still likely by year-end. Pain trade or same trade? Investors refuse to fold on recession bets 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The yield curve describes the line that is created on a chart when the rates on government bonds of different maturities are lined up in chronological order. Wall Street’s recession warning has been flashing since last year. Some are wondering if it is wrong. 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z British markets - where the UK government bond market selloff last week had been worse than in Treasuries - remained edgy. Marketmind: Bruised bonds relying on disinflation 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z But in echoes of the volatile conditions seen during March's banking crisis, trading in euro zone benchmark German government bond futures were briefly interrupted on Thursday when bond yields spiked. Analysis: Bonds back in a tailspin as 'higher for longer' narrative hits 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Global government bond funds attracted inflows of $1.82 billion, while corporate bond funds recorded the largest weekly inflow in six weeks with $2.19 billion. Global investors extend buying streak into equity funds on signs of easing inflation 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z With futures markets reflecting more than an 80% chance of another quarter-point Fed hike later this month and almost a 50-50 chance of a further one by November, two-year government bond yields everywhere soared. Morning Bid: Data-hit bond markets end summer lull 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Three-year and ten-year Australian government bond yields each rose a dozen basis points on Thursday and a dozen more on Friday morning to hit decade highs. Buckling bond market casts pall over stocks 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The gap between two-year U.S. and Chinese government bond yields is its widest in 16 years, in favour of the U.S., and global stocks are going up while China’s are going sideways. Chinese rush to buy Hong Kong insurance, dollars as confidence cracks, yuan weakens 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Josefine Urban, portfolio manager at Britain's biggest investor, Legal and General Investment Management, said she favoured bets that British government bonds would outperform U.S. and German peers. Analysis: Bond markets reckon a central bank policy error is on the cards 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Global government bond funds received a net $3.1 billion, the biggest inflow in five weeks. Global equity funds draw inflows on economic growth hopes 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z One of Wall Street’s most widely talked about recession indicators compares the difference between yields on short-dated government bonds with yields on longer-dated government bonds. Wall St. Foresees a Rosy 6 Months. Corporate America Isn’t So Sure. 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Gold has jumped 5%, benchmark government bonds are up 3%-6%, while the world's most financially damaged countries have done even better. Global markets in H1: Banks vs the machines 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z It also upgraded long-term government bonds of the euro region and the UK to neutral, and said it preferred short-dated U.S. BlackRock Investment Institute sees AI as major driver of equity returns 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Investors globally were watching for ripple effects from the aborted mutiny, with some expecting a move into safe havens such as U.S. government bonds and the dollar. Rouble opens at 15-month low vs dollar after aborted mutiny 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Some investors were watching for ripple effects from an aborted mutiny in Russia on Saturday, expecting a move into safe havens such as U.S. government bonds and the dollar when markets open later on Sunday. Russia back in investors' focus after weekend mutiny 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z The central bank also noted that short-dated British government bond yields had risen sharply - pricing in an average level of Bank Rate of 5.5% for the next three years. Bank of England hikes rates to 5% in surprise move to tackle stubborn inflation 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Rising competition from government bonds, which the government is targeting specifically at retail investors, is piling pressure on Italian lenders, which have just repaid some 140 billion euros of long term European Central Bank loans. Credit Agricole offers fixed-term savings in Italy in bid to win clients 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Treasuries and German government bonds command a premium on the market because of their liquidity and safety, meaning banks have less of an incentive to swap them for deposits at the central bank. Fed, ECB may slash bank reserves by 90% in new era of high rates - paper 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z However, new government bond issuance could push up rates in short-term funding markets where hedge funds leverage their holdings, possibly leading to an unwind of this positioning. Analysis: US Treasury bond spree could jolt markets if leveraged bets unravel 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z These expectations are shown through rising yields on government bonds, which now exceed the levels reached during Liz Truss’s brief but turbulent stint as prime minister last fall. U.K. Inflation Remains Stuck at 8.7 Percent 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z They estimate that the government bonds of 21 countries, with a combined value of $240 billion, are now at "distressed" prices. Analysis: Common Framework, familiar problems: hopes of debt breakthrough fade 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Many started the year convinced a savage recession, caused by rate rises, would crush equities and send cash flooding back into government bonds. Marketmind: Stocks fight the Fed as markets still not listening 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Neither scenario is entirely plausible in the near term as both the Fed and the ECB have a mix of government bonds and other types of debt on their balance sheet. Fed, ECB may slash bank reserves by 90% in new era of high rates - paper 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z While pay is still falling when adjusted for inflation, these numbers caused markets to ramp up their bets on BoE rate hikes, and pushed two-year government bond yields to their highest since 2008. Bank of England set to raise rates to 4.75% as inflation slow to fall 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The financier is well known in the City for having made large sums of money betting against the UK pound and British government bonds in recent years. Odey to be broken up after sexual harassment claims against its founder 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Short-dated government bond yields in the United States and Europe are heading back up and bullish stock markets are starting to feel, well a little bit less bullish. Morning Bid: ECB day to follow a hawkish Fed 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Ten-year gilt yields now pay an interest rate nearly 2 percentage points higher than the equivalent German government bond . Analysis: Soaring UK bond yields don't herald repeat of 'mini-budget' chaos 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Lifers and pension funds say they have very little exposure to Japanese government bonds, so a surprise policy change won't hurt them either. Analysis: Japanese investors' patience running thin as BOJ stalls 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Yields on British government bonds are higher than when Ms. Truss was prime minister last September and October. Britain Braces for High Rates as Inflation Signals Get Stronger 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z It has hinted that it will alter yield curve control -- where it guides short-term rates at -0.1% and 10-year Japan government bond yield around zero -- at some point. Japan unlikely to ditch negative rates for another year-Nomura Asset Management 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z As part of efforts to sustainably achieve its 2% inflation target, the BOJ currently buys government bonds and risky assets such as ETFs. Japan central bank's ETF holdings under scrutiny as govt seeks revenue 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Another potentially complicating factor for dollar bears is a flood of U.S. government bond issuance expected in the remainder of the year, with the U.S. Dollar bears bide their time as U.S. economic strength persists 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Yields on British government bonds soared last week to nearly the levels that brought down Ms. Truss after only 45 days in office. Sunak Still Can’t Put the Johnson and Truss Debacles Behind Him 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Policy normalisation could also lead to wider term premiums on local government bonds, which could also stimulate the repatriation of portfolio investments, the ECB added. BOJ normalisation could strain global bond markets: ECB 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Italian savers held a fifth of domestic government bonds until the early 1990s but that share had fallen to 6.4% by 2021, a declining trend caused by low interest rates which started reversing last year. Analysis: Italy's race for savers' cash could threaten bank profits 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z At some point, investors may begin to see U.S. government bonds as a risky investment and stop buying, which would lead to higher borrowing costs and could bring down the entire U.S. financial system. Expert: Here's what House Republicans got in return for pushing the US to the brink of default 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z In 2003, government economists estimated the impact of regulation on future generations by considering the average interest rate on government bonds over the prior 30 years. You’ve Never Heard of Him, but He’s Remaking the Pollution Fight 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Global government bond funds drew a fifth weekly inflow, worth $3.85 billion, while high-yield bond funds received $649 million worth of inflows, marking their first weekly net buying in four weeks. Global money market funds attract heavy inflows as US debt ceiling looms 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Eurex added there are "currently no plans" to exclude any U.S. government bonds from its list of eligible collateral. US default fears spark clearing house collateral scrutiny 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Between July 2022, when the ECB began raising rates, and February, Italians added some 54 billion euros to their government bond holdings. Analysis: Italy's race for savers' cash could threaten bank profits 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Here’s a day-by-day guide, beginning June 1, to projected cash flows and other key events, including when government bonds mature, creating an expense for the U.S. Wonder when the U.S. goes broke? Check the debt-limit doomsday clock 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Because large bank deposits are not always insured, businesses use government bonds as a cash alternative. The end of King Dollar? The forces at play in de-dollarisation 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Investors are demanding higher payments in exchange for holding short-term US government bonds that could be most affected by a default. Are investors finally nervous about the US debt ceiling? 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z British government bond prices plunged as investors piled on bets that the BoE will be forced to raise interest rates repeatedly until the end of the year. UK inflation falls by less than expected, heaping pressure on BoE 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The conversations allegedly related to buying and selling of UK government bonds - specifically, gilts and gilt asset swaps - and included details on pricing and other aspects of their trading strategies, the watchdog said. HSBC, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley and RBC traders may have broken competition law, watchdog finds 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Reports have circulated that the Lebanese central bank had hired Forry Associates Ltd., a brokerage firm owned by Raja, to handle government bond sales from which the firm received $330 million in commissions. Lebanese prosecutor summons central bank chief following Interpol warrant over corruption charges 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Commodities producers may agree to trade with China in yuan, but recycling cash into Chinese government bonds remains tricky due to difficulties opening accounts and regulatory uncertainty. The end of King Dollar? The forces at play in de-dollarisation 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z The government stipends given to daimyo and samurai were made subject to taxation in 1873, and beginning in 1876 they were distributed in the form of government bonds. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, risk aversion led to a fourth weekly inflow into safer government bond and money market funds, as they received a net $975 million and $8.36 billion respectively. US equity funds experience eighth straight week of outflows 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, investors favoured safer government bond funds and money market funds as both obtained a fourth weekly inflow in a row, worth about $2.23 billion and $9.96 billion, respectively. Global equity funds post outflows for fifth week in a row 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Options under consideration in Japan include selling more government bonds, which means increasing its debt, raising its sales tax or increasing social insurance premiums. Asia is spending big to battle low birth rates - will it work? 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z In 1935, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes cited the 14th Amendment in a decision over government bonds and legal tender. Does the 14th Amendment permit the president to bypass the debt ceiling? 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z The collapse was precipitated by the bank’s decision to buy up government bonds in an era of low interest rates, particularly during the pandemic. Silicon Valley Bank’s Ex-C.E.O. is ‘Truly Sorry’ but Deflects Blame 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z That's because U.S. government bonds are the key to how the central bank sets its short-term interest rate target. Fed monetary policy mechanics would be tested by US debt default 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Franklin Roosevelt had repudiated the so-called gold clauses in private and government bond indentures, aware that upholding payment in gold would have provoked widespread bankruptcies and devastated the federal budget. Column: Here's why the debt ceiling is not only stupid — it's unconstitutional 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z U.S. government bonds underpin the global financial system so it is difficult to fully gauge the damage a default would create, but executives expect massive volatility across equity, debt and other markets. How Wall Street is preparing for possible US debt default 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z “We regard it as confirmatory of a fundamental principle which applies as well to the government bonds in question, and to others duly authorized by the Congress,” Hughes wrote. Does the 14th Amendment permit the president to bypass the debt ceiling? 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z As U.S. government bonds are seen as the building blocks of the global financial system, a potential default would send showckwaves across financial markets. Trading platform Tradeweb in talks about US default contingency plans 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Setting a baseline for short-term interest rates via its reverse repo facility in effect borrows cash from money market funds in transactions collateralized with government bonds. Fed monetary policy mechanics would be tested by US debt default 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The ambassador's assertion saw the rand and South African government bonds sell-off, as currency traders said they were worried that South Africa could now face Western sanctions. South African minister: we didn't approve any arms shipment to Russia 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The Bank of Japan is widely expected to end its controversial policy of buying up huge quantities of government bonds to suppress domestic borrowing costs, in a move that is likely to strengthen the yen. Analysis: Sterling's star may fade as focus shifts to squeeze on UK economy 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The rand and South Africa's 2030 government bond extended losses after the U.S. statement as currency traders said they were worried that South Africa could now face Western sanctions. US envoy says Russian ship picked up arms in South Africa 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z It ran into trouble when higher interest rates reduced the value of its government bond holdings and also prompted customers to redeem their insurance policies early to reinvest the money into higher-yielding products. Italy discusses break-up rescue for Eurovita - sources 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z At Ueda's first meeting in late April the BOJ maintained its ultra low rates and its yield curve control policy that caps interest rates on longer term government bonds. BoE weighs in with another rate hike as big central banks near peak 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Reflecting growing market bets on policy easing, the yield on the benchmark 10-year government bonds fell below the psychologically important 2.7% level early on Thursday. Slump in China bank loans, prices raise more worries about recovery, adds pressure on central bank 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The arrangement, known as a debt-for-nature deal, is a bit like refinancing a mortgage, only for government bonds. Ecuador Strikes a Landmark Deal to Save Nature, and Some Cash 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z "Changes in Japan's monetary policy that lead to further increases in government bond yields could have global spillovers through Japanese investors, who have large investment positions in debt instruments abroad," Srinivasan said. IMF sees uncertainty over Japan's monetary policy, spillover globally 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Data showed U.S. government bond funds secured $2.22 billion worth of inflows, in the week ended April 26, compared with net selling of $2.14 billion in the previous week. Bond investors fearing recession, boost safety bets ahead of FOMC 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Catching up with their overseas counterparts, Australia's government bonds rallied on Monday. Currencies in limbo awaiting packed week of central banks 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Still, government bond finds secured $2.22 billion worth of inflows compared with net selling of $2.14 billion in the previous week. US money market funds see biggest weekly inflow in four weeks 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Investors rely on government bond markets to translate central bank interest rates into a stable benchmark for borrowing costs, from corporate loans to household mortgages. World's biggest bond markets left picking up the pieces after March mayhem 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Public documents outlining criteria for inclusion in government bond indexes do not cite exceptions to include other entities but focus on the size, currencies and credit ratings of government bonds. Exclusive: EU to push for its debt to be included in government bond indexes- official 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Weaker-than-expected U.S. tax receipts have recently indicated that the deadline to raise the $31.4 trillion borrowing limit could be sooner than expected, sending shockwaves in the short-term part of the U.S. government bond market. BlackRock adds Treasuries as debt ceiling jitters intensify 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Safe-haven flows dominated trading on Tuesday, with the Japanese yen, Swiss franc, government bonds and gold all posting strong gains. Morning Bid: Banking blip? Not so fast 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z UK government bonds - known as "gilts" - are normally considered very safe, with little risk the money will not be repaid. How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Yield shifts in government bond markets have become bigger - occasionally hitting 20 bps a day - since central banks started ramping up rate hikes last year to tame surging inflation. World's biggest bond markets left picking up the pieces after March mayhem 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Investors withdrew $1.68 billion from government bond funds in their first weekly net selling in 10 weeks. Investors turn net sellers of global equity funds on recession fears 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Equities are still an effective hedge, said Boscher, at least compared with government bonds. (OFFICIAL) Credit squeeze 'biggest threat' to economic outlook, Fidelity says 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Expectations for higher official interest rates typically drag money market and government bond yields higher, attracting investor cash into a country and boosting its currency. Analysis: Rates shift gives European currencies fresh legs 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The Bank of England has also bought hundreds of billions of pounds' worth of government bonds in the past to support the economy, through a process called "quantitative easing". How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The woes in the banking sector, including Credit Suisse's takeover by rival UBS, have further clouded the rates outlook, leaving government bonds vulnerable to further price swings. World's biggest bond markets left picking up the pieces after March mayhem 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z That clearly unnerved UK government bonds - where 10 year yields jumped 10bps - but it also jarred sovereign bonds around the world. Morning Bid: Crowded bonds unnerved 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z In a 1987 radio address highlighted by the White House, Reagan warned that debt “brinkmanship threatens the holders of government bonds and those who rely on Social Security and veterans benefits.” White House invokes Reagan, Trump to slam McCarthy’s debt-ceiling plan 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Financially weaker countries with "junk"-grade sovereign credit ratings need to repay or refinance $30 billion worth of government bonds next year between them, compared to just $8.4 billion for the remainder of this one. Analysis: No China, no deal: Bid to break sovereign debt logjams gets weary thumbs up 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Investors poured $2.81 billion into U.S. general domestic taxable fixed income funds and also received $2.44 billion worth of government bond funds in their eighth week of net buying in a row. U.S. money market funds see fourth weekly inflow in a row 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z In March, investors also expressed concern about tight liquidity in government bonds, which can traditionally be bought and sold with ease. World's biggest bond markets left picking up the pieces after March mayhem 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Investors also purchased a net $3.38 billion worth of government bond funds. Global money market funds witness inflows for sixth straight week 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Problems at U.S. regional banks grew last year, as rapidly rising interest rates slashed the value of some banks' holdings in long-term assets such as home loans and government bonds. Analysis: Short sellers play heroes and villains in the U.S. bank crisis 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z This week, government bond yields have dropped sharply following data showing weaker than expected manufacturing activity, fewer job openings, a slowing service sector and higher unemployment claims. An edgy bond market eyes the hiring data for signs of recession. 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z "It could also drive up interest rates on government bonds, reducing the values of banks' assets and adding to their funding costs." IMF warns geopolitical fragmentation could raise financial stability risks 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Outside the stock market, government bond yields went haywire, oil prices slid and the dollar weakened, all showing that alarms about the economy were ringing on trading desks around the world. How Big Tech Camouflaged Wall Street’s Crisis in March 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The bank was heavily invested in government bonds, and when rates went up, the value of those bonds fell, eventually spurring the largest depositor flight in American history. Biden Calls for Regulators to Increase Oversight of Certain Banks 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The banks simultaneously invested in long-term government bonds and mortgage-backed securities that tumbled in value as interest rates rose. Yellen seeking more regulation in aftermath of bank collapse 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Investors are alert to which other banks might be sitting on unrealised losses in government bonds, the prices of which have dropped sharply as rates have risen. Signs of pain as easy cash era ends are growing 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Foreign inflows into Indian government bonds, which showed signs of a pick-up late last year, may not sustain as yields are unlikely to fall due to sticky inflation and large government borrowings, foreign investors said. Morning Bid: Alibaba fires up market mood 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Foreign inflows into Indian government bonds, which showed signs of a pick-up late last year, may not sustain as yields are unlikely to fall due to sticky inflation and large government borrowings, foreign investors said. BOJ's new deputy chief flags chance of change to yield control policy 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Throughout these episodes, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark lending rate to zero and held it there for years while purchasing trillions of dollars’ worth of government bonds and other securities. Latest crisis to hit U.S. economy illustrates the costs of complacency 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z The Bank of England quickly intervened to stem the crisis by buying government bonds. As Banking Worries Swirl, Europe’s Policymakers Express Confidence, With Caution 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z And wild swings last week in the market for government bonds sent an ominous signal about the economic outlook. The Week in Business: TikTok in the Hot Seat 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z The fund had a huge exposure to Russian government bonds, and took major losses after Russia defaulted on its debt and devalued its currency. Factbox: The biggest financial crises of the last four decades 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Uncertainty over the Fed's intentions is amplifying investors’ hesitation in stocks and sparking huge swings in U.S. government bond prices. Analysis: Banking woes, Fed keep U.S. market investors on edge 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z U.S. government bonds, called Treasuries, are the bedrock of global markets. ‘Bonkers’ Bond Trading May Be Sending a Grim Signal About the Economy 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The bank held an unusually high level of uninsured deposits, and many investments in long-term government bonds and mortgage-backed securities had tumbled in value as interest rates rose. Bank failures and rescue test Yellen’s decades of experience 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Americans are moving hundreds of billions of dollars out of banks — especially smaller regional banks — into larger institutions, as well as money market funds, government bonds, high-yield online savings accounts, even cryptocurrencies and gold. Bye, banks: Recent turmoil is spurring many to move their money 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Bets that U.S. rate cuts will come well before an easing in Europe left investors upbeat on U.S. government bonds. Analysis: Fed pause before European peers to lift Treasuries, European stocks 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Finance industry officials worried about London's global reputation as a financial centre after the Bank of England had to step in last September to buy government bonds to stop a rout in prices. New York holds top spot, London second in Z/Yen financial centre survey 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The Bank of England also buys and sells government bonds. What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates? 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z In addition to the recent gains for stocks, oil prices and yields on government bonds — two key measures of concerns about the economy — rose for a second session on Tuesday. Markets Extend Gains as Focus Turns to Fed Meeting 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z None of this has anything to do with the actual cause of the bank collapse — rising interest rates, overinvestment in long-term government bonds or bank deregulation — but, of course, solving the problem isn’t the goal. Opinion | The right wing’s ‘woke’ obsession could come back to haunt it 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z None of those reforms prevented SVB from funneling its rapidly growing deposits into long-term government bonds that lost value as the Fed raised rates. Did SVB break the Fed? Officials mull risks of more rate increases 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z These institutions are sitting on too many government bonds that are worth less after the rapid rise in interest rates. Opinion | The Federal Reserve should not raise interest rates on March 22 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Once that intervention ended, the Bank said it would go ahead with a plan - first announced in August 2022 - to sell off some of the government bonds it holds. What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates? 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z This week, the Indian rupee and government bond yields are expected to take cues from the Federal Reserve's guidance at a pivotal monetary policy meeting amid the turmoil in the U.S. and European banking sectors. Former Taiwan president Ma open to meeting leaders on landmark China trip 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z The fear is that another rate hike from the Federal Reserve to tamp down inflation would sap the value of banks’ assets such as government bonds and mortgage-backed securities. Economists warn that nearly 200 banks are at risk of runs, failure 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z The bank parked too much of its cash in long-term government bonds, which went down in value when interest rates rose. Column: Silicon Valley Bank's collapse may be a blessing in disguise 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Tumult in the banking sector has roiled asset prices, sending U.S. government bond yields plummeting in the past week, with some investors complaining that massive price swings have made it more difficult to trade. Analysis: Financial or price stability? Fed faces calls to pause 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z A significant portion of those assets were long-term government bonds, typically considered quite safe. After Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Washington asks: Is it to blame? 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z The heads of government bond trading at two European banks said bid-offer spreads, which represent transaction costs for traders, remained wider than usual on Friday. Dysfunction in 'wildly illiquid' bond markets unnerves investors, officials 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Not unlike the Bank of England's government bond market intervention last Autumn, the move bamboozles the Fed's quantitative tightening program of balance sheet reduction. Morning Bid: Shock and awe - or mayday? 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Perhaps the starkest evidence of a shifting view on the economy came in the market for government bonds. After a Wild Week, What Are Markets Saying About the World? 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z When the Fed raises interest rates to cool the economy and control inflation, though, money moves toward the comparative safety of government bonds and other steady investments. Low Rates Were Meant to Last. Without Them, Finance Is In for a Rough Ride. 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z However, safer money market funds have attracted $28.76 billion, and government bond funds have seen an inflow of $15.52 billion since February. Investors shun high-yield bonds on recession, banking risks 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The bank, which works with tech clients, got into trouble when its large holdings in U.S. government bonds fell in value as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. Credit Suisse to borrow up to $53.7 billion from Swiss central bank 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z But asset managers that run large government bond portfolios still expect bond yields to rise and say they are selling into the rally, expecting the European Central Bank and the U.S. Big bond investors stick to bearish bets in wild week for markets 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z “The Credit Suisse share price is falling and government bonds are rallying on the back of that. Still very much driven by the perceived health of the banking sector, but this time in Europe.” Instant View: Banking stocks tank again as Credit Suisse woes rock market 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Futures on German government bonds , , the euro zone's benchmark, fell after the Reuters report and the euro rose against the British pound . ECB likely to stick to big rate hike despite banking turmoil, source says 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The bank held a lot of long-term government bonds, ones that had declined sharply in market value amid the bout of unexpected price increases and the Fed’s responding rate moves. Stubborn inflation makes the Fed’s interest rate decision fraught 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z A key issue for SVB is that it invested billions of dollars in government bonds at a time when interest rates were far lower. SVB: Banking stocks remain under pressure 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Nick added that his group had been "underweight" government bonds and avoiding interest rate risk for "a very long time," adding: "I suspect we're going to be doubling down on that." Big bond investors stick to bearish bets in wild week for markets 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z That has indirectly lifted the yield, or interest paid, on a range of government bonds, particularly two-year Treasuries, which topped 5% until the end of last week. Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What you need to know 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z SVB became the biggest U.S. bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis after its outsized bets on U.S. government bonds and mortgage-backed securities went sour as a result of rising interest rates. ECB likely to stick to big rate hike despite banking turmoil, source says 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Those once-safe investments looked a lot less attractive as newer government bonds kicked off more interest. Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: What We Know and How It Happened 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z But wide estimates for new public borrowing needs make the outlook for government bonds uncertain. World markets set for aftershocks as SVB collapse ripples out 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z To cover their withdrawals, the bank began selling its battered government bonds at a loss. Silicon Valley Bank failure raises fear of broader financial contagion 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z It's a wake-up call not just for investors, who have until now largely shrugged off the rapid rise in interest rates, but also for banks, which are vulnerable to a sharp selloff in government bonds. Analysis: Californian tech bank sows global fear about rising cost of money 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Banks typically invest heavily in government bonds, in particular those of their home country. Banks sucked into global rout as SVB crisis spooks investors 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The swing in Wall Street’s thinking this week was evident in the yield on two-year U.S. government bonds. With Wall St. Jumpy Again, the Jobs Report Could Offer Some Clarity 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Marasciulo said bond market valuations looked better than a month ago after a sell-off that has seen benchmark U.S. and German government bond yields rise around 40 bps since February started. Markets start signalling Fed may be going too far - Amundi 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Canadian government bond yields were lower across a flatter curve. Canadian dollar hits 4-month low as BoC leaves rates on hold 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z U.S. government bond yields spiked in February with the benchmark 10-year yield back at over 4% last week, its highest since November. Analysis: Investors revive inflation trades as 6% Fed rate risk grips Wall Street 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Sectors such as utilities are known as bond proxies as they typically provide stable earnings and safety in the way government bonds have done in the past. Wall St Week Ahead Defensives may not be safe place to hide as stock market stumbles 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The paper, which took stock of issues major nations have confronted, arrives amid ongoing concern about the functionality of the U.S. government bond market. NY Fed paper says government should clarify, formalize bond market interventions 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z A termination of yield curve control, which has helped pin down Japanese government bond yields, would steepen global yield curves by raising risk premiums on bonds overall, Marasciulo added. Markets start signalling Fed may be going too far - Amundi 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Also pressuring European stocks was a rise in euro zone government bond yields, with the yield on Germany's 10-year bond , the bloc's benchmark, rising to its highest in over a decade. European shares fall on sticky inflation worries; UK's Ocado slides 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Banks have to hold a certain amount of high-quality liquid assets, cash and government bonds, as a liquidity buffer for regulatory reasons. Banks pile into euro zone bond sales as rates shoot up 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z This is inconvenient for investors who bought government bonds and bet on a softer dollar this year, expecting economies would decelerate and central banks would pause rate-hike campaigns. Take Five: Strap in for no landing 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Elsewhere, the Bank of Japan doubled down again on its bond yield cap as Japan's 10-year government bond yield breached the BoJ's policy band for a second straight session. Morning Bid: Hang on a minute 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The yen strengthened against the dollar after the BOJ widened the trading band of the 10-year government bond yield at its December policy meeting. Japan's Nikkei seen hitting 30,000 by end of 2023 on economic recovery: Reuters poll 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The debt reform would likely strengthen the euro and narrow government bond yield spreads over Germany. Explainer: Why Germany doesn't like the EU's debt reform proposals 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Traders find government bonds as a safe alternative to investments in riskier assets like megacap firms. Futures fall as Home Depot outlook disappoints 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z That can dull the allure of stocks, which are seen as far riskier than U.S. government bonds. Analysis: What recession? Strong economy buoys U.S. stocks, though Fed casts shadow 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The BOJ now has gigantic holdings of Japanese government bonds and scant room to maneuver while moving toward a more neutral monetary stance. Scholar nominated to follow Kuroda as Bank of Japan chief 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Over the past decade, the Bank of Japan has bought up more than 50 percent of all outstanding government bonds and has become one of the largest players in the Japanese stock market. A Surprise Pick to Lead the Bank of Japan Faces a Wrenching Choice 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z U.S. government bond yields rose, reflecting expectations for higher interest rates as the Fed attempts to bring inflation back under control. Markets slip as inflation story gets more complicated for investors. 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Ten-year government bond yields have fallen 27 basis points so far in 2023 to 3.4% in one of the biggest declines in government financing rates among the Group of Seven most advanced economies. Morning Bid: Don't break my heart 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z However, Mr Ueda was not at the BOJ when it implemented its controversial policy of putting a cap on the interest rates paid on government bonds. Can the next Bank of Japan boss fix the country’s economy? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z A surprise tweak to the BOJ's limit on 10-year yields led foreigners to rush into short positions in Japanese government bonds in anticipation that more changes could follow quickly. Weighing up Ueda, investors cool on hawkish BOJ bets 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z "Buying FX-hedged foreign bonds makes little sense given Japanese government bonds are a more attractive option," he said. Japanese investors turn net buyers of overseas bonds in January 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z At the same time, policymakers have reignited expectations that the Fed would continue raising interest rates until the middle of the year, pushing up U.S. government bond yields and weighing on stock prices. Markets slip as inflation story gets more complicated for investors. 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Still, investors exited $2.27 billion worth of government bond funds, marking their biggest weekly net selling since at least March 2021. Global equity funds see outflows on rate hike worries 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z German and other government bond yield curves are deeply inverted, meaning short-dated borrowing costs are much higher than long-dated ones. Recession alarm bells are ringing, but (much) less loudly than before 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z The German finance minister added that Ghana was planning to ask the European Union to contribute to a financial stability fund designed to support banks as they take a haircut on domestic government bonds. China must join Ghana debt restructuring effort soon, Germany's Lindner says 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Risky assets are not usually expected to rise with government bonds, which investors use to shelter their portfolios against economic downturns. Analysis: Markets to central bankers: we don't believe you 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z But as inflation rises, the International Monetary Fund has recommended the BOJ let government bond yields move more freely and consider raising short-term interest rates. Central banks hike rates again, but a pause is coming 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Strategists at the firm recommended short-term government bonds, high-grade credit and agency mortgage-backed securities. Bond investors brace for recession as Fed expected to slow pace of tightening 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z The volatility in UK government bonds, known as gilts, triggered a flood of compliance alerts from JPMorgan’s traders, one of the sources said. JPMorgan reviews oversight of traders amid boom in financial markets - sources 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Such steps, it said, would help mitigate the side effects of prolonged easing, such as distortions in the yield curve caused by the BOJ's massive government bond purchases. IMF: BOJ should let long-term yields rise, be ready to raise rates 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z “It sounded like a perpetual marketing scheme to me. It was going to make money on government bonds,” Blaney said. ‘I felt like we were in “Goodfellas’’’: How George Santos wooed investors for alleged Ponzi scheme 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z While currently overweight credit, Atluri said he would consider lightening up that exposure should spreads tighten more because any upside would be further limited, increasing his allocation to government bonds instead. Analysis: U.S. corporate bond rally stumbles on 'Goldilocks' skepticism 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Richard McGuire, head of rates strategy at Rabobank, said while the impact of lower energy prices on government bonds "has many moving parts... when you put them together, we would argue that it's bullish." After a long, cold year, investors are flocking back to Europe 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The Indian rupee is expected to extend its gains this week, while government bond yields may move marginally higher due to worries about yet another year of elevated borrowing. Brazil and Argentina to discuss common currency 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Rising interest rates have lured investors towards robust payouts in U.S. government bonds for the first time in nearly a decade. U.S. consumer staples stocks limp after solid performance in 2022 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z While Japanese government bond yields remain subdued following the BOJ's unanimous decision to keep the status quo on Wednesday, currency markets tell a different story. Take Five: Staring at the ceiling 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z By tapping the cheap loans available from the market operation and using it to buy government bonds, financial institutions can profit margin. Explainer: How the BOJ's new yield-controlling tool works 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The amount of overall government bond issuance would not change even if the 60-year debt redemption rule is reviewed, Suzuki told reporters. Japan finmin cautions against changes to debt redemption rule 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Japanese government bond yields stayed depressed, two days after the Bank of Japan defied investor pressure to loosen yield curve controls further. Asian stocks edge up, dollar sags as markets mull Fed risks 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Local government bond yields extended the global declines. Aussie falters on soft jobs data, kiwi calm after Ardern resignation 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The decision sent the yen plunging some 2% against the greenback and against other currencies shortly after, alongside Japanese government bond yields, which tumbled the most in two decades at one point on Wednesday. Dollar rises on safe haven bids; yen regains footing 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The tool could also help contain sharp rises in bond yields by incentivising financial institutions to buy more government bonds. Explainer: How the BOJ's new yield-controlling tool works 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z That caused yields on government bonds to surge. Oliver Stone Goes Nuclear at Davos 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The Bank of Japan shook markets in December with a surprise widening of its target range for yields on long-term government bonds, part of its “yield curve control policy.” World shares mixed, yen falls after BOJ keeps policy intact 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The 10-year yield on Japanese government bond breached the BOJ's ceiling for three straight sessions to Tuesday, leading to a wave of emergency bond buying by the government. Dollar steady, yen slips as traders brace for BOJ policy decision 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Second, it will suspend the reinvestment of maturing government bonds in the retirement savings accounts of government workers. EXPLAINER: How ominous is the debt limit problem? 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z “The yen would explode higher, Japanese government bond yields would explode higher and global yields would go higher,” he said. Yen perched near 7-month high as BOJ looms 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Market forces have pushed Japanese government bond yields above policy targets. Explainer: What is happening in Japan's bond market? 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z It kept that range in its latest policy statement, despite recent cases when yields on 10-year government bonds exceeded the 0.5% upward or downward daily limit. World shares mixed, yen falls after BOJ keeps policy intact 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Investors may continue shorting Japanese government bonds this week in anticipation of a near-term rate hike. Explainer: How does Japan's yield curve control work? 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Markets have been pressing for the BOJ to shift away from its ultra-easy monetary policy, which on Friday caused the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bonds to breach the central bank's new ceiling. Yen tests seven-month high ahead of BOJ policy decision; dollar wobbles 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z And in Britain, government bond futures fell sharply before lurching up and then returning close to to their earlier level. Euro hits 7-month high, European shares briefly drop after U.S. CPI 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z But now, yields on government bonds have finally turned positive, adding to pressure on stocks but removing one major drawback of holding fixed income. Analysis: Move over TINA, it's time for TARA 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z U.S. government bond yields, which have been attracting investors to the dollar, fell overnight and upbeat sentiment in equities lifted stockmarkets. Dollar stands firm while traders await CPI 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The equity risk premium, or extra return investors expect to receive for holding stocks over risk-free government bonds, has become less favorable over the past year, according to Truist's Lerner. Wall St Week Ahead Stock swoon resets valuations but recession risk, rates cloud outlook 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Germany's 10 year yield dropped 7 basis points to a two week low, with sharp moves in government bonds across the euro zone, as well as a 7 basis point fall in the benchmark U.S. Morning bid: Wakey wakey! 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z London-based hedge fund manager, Crispin Odey, who profited last year from short positions on British government bonds, is betting inflation will remain high. Analysis: Global hedge funds plan 2023 around inflation risk 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z "The risk free rate," he added, referring to core government bond yields, "actually gives you something." Analysis: Move over TINA, it's time for TARA 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Financial institutions set their interest rates, whether on a bank loan or a corporate bond, based in part on the expected yields from government bonds. Why Japan’s Sudden Shift on Bond Purchases Dealt a Global Jolt 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Investors purchased lower risk money market funds worth a net $14.18 billion and parked $814 million in government bond funds in a eighth straight week of net buying. Global equity funds see outflows for an eighth straight week 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The yield on 10-year U.S. government bonds, which underpin borrowing costs across the globe, has soared 2.3 percentage points this year, its biggest annual rise on record for data going back to 1962. The Year the Long Stock Market Rally Ended 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z UK government bonds - known as "gilts" - are normally seen as very safe, with little risk the money will not be repaid. From where does the government borrow billions? 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Nearly 40% of their holdings are Japanese government bonds, according to the Life Insurance Association of Japan. Analysis: Japanese insurers likely to provide tailwind to yen as BOJ shifts 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Defending the yield target has required so much bond buying that the BOJ's holdings have topped half of all the Japanese government bond market, according to a report it issued on Monday. Analysis: Bank of Japan gives an inch, investors ready to claim a mile 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The Bank of Japan broadened caps for government bond yields, a surprise move that pushed bond yields higher globally and dinged stocks in Asia. In a surprise move, Bank of Japan loosens bond yield cap 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z But the restrictive settings, maintained with enormous buying operations, brought the trading of some government bonds to a near standstill. Bank of Japan Surprises Markets With Policy Tweak 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The Bank of England has also bought trillions of pounds' worth of government bonds in the past to support the economy, through a process called "quantitative easing". From where does the government borrow billions? 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The yen jumped 0.5%, the Nikkei stock average fell 1% and Japanese government bonds came under selling pressure on Monday as investors took the news as heightening the chance of a stimulus withdrawal. Japan govt to consider revising joint statement with BOJ - sources 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Japanese government bonds were sold on Monday morning. Festivity on hold for stocks as rate hikes beckon 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z A shock acceleration in Tokyo consumer prices to the fastest pace in 40 years has emboldened some to short Japanese government bonds ahead of Tuesday's policy decision. Take Five: Keeping the lights on 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z "With further narrowing in U.S.-China government bond yields differential recently, especially at the long-end, we think the bond outflow pressure may have eased further in November," J.P.Morgan said in a note. Foreign investors cut Chinese bonds for 10th straight month in Nov 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z That would be much bolder than what the market currently thinks the BOJ's next move will be - a widening of the tolerance band around the cap for the 10-year government bond yield. As Kuroda bows out, Bank of Japan's rising hawks eye end to unloved yield cap 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Euro zone government bond yields rose sharply after the ECB's decision. ECB to start offloading bond holdings in March 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The pound fell, while benchmark British government bond yields declined, falling 6 basis points to 3.24%. VIEW Bank of England raises rates to 3.5%, says inflation has peaked 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Indonesia's parliament on Thursday approved a financial law revising more than a dozen existing regulations, including an addition to the central bank's mandate to support economic growth and formalise its direct purchases of government bonds. Swiss National Bank Chairman welcomes new Credit Suisse strategy 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Indonesia's parliament on Thursday approved a financial law revising more than a dozen existing regulations, including an addition to the central bank's mandate to support economic growth and formalise its direct purchases of government bonds. Citi to wind down consumer banking in China, affecting about 1,200 staff 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z It also buys huge sums of government bonds and risky assets to meet the inflation target. BOJ should amend policy statement to include scope for rate changes - Nakazora 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z The BoE judged the risk of a sharp loss of investor appetite for British assets such as government bonds as "low", as turmoil had eased since September's mini-budget from Liz Truss's short-lived government. Bank of England warns of rising pressure on British households and businesses 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z “In developing defence capabilities stably for the future, it’s difficult to consider government bonds as stable funding sources.” Japan eyes $11.6 billion in construction bonds for military facilities -Kyodo 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z He said he was against issuing government bonds to cover the defense increase. New Japan law aims at Unification Church fundraising abuses 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z U.S. investors purchased high-yield bond funds of $318 million and government bond funds of $1.06 billion in their biggest weekly net purchase since Nov. 16. U.S. equity funds register biggest weekly outflow in about 1-1/2 years 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Canadian government bond yields rose across a more deeply inverted curve. C$ rebounds as BoC opts for another oversized rate hike 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z The rand currency and government bonds weakened sharply last week after the report was made public and rumours that Ramaphosa was to resign followed. Analysis: South Africa's Ramaphosa still ANC's best hope despite scandal 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Euro zone government bond yields dropped for the first time in three days on Tuesday in the run-up to a raft of major central bank decisions next week. Morning Bid: Hat-trick 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z When it didn’t have enough, the central bank bought government bonds using newly printed money. EXPLAINER: Can Ukraine pay for war without wrecking economy? 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Canadian government bond yields climbed across the curve, tracking the move in U.S. C$ adds to weekly decline despite domestic jobs gain 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, safer U.S. money market funds received $26.95 billion, the biggest amount in four weeks, and government bond fund attracted $738 million. U.S. equity funds register biggest weekly outflow in over five weeks 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z However, safer money market funds and government bond funds remained in demand, obtaining a net of $29.07 billion, the biggest in four weeks, and $1.86 billion respectively. Global equity funds post biggest weekly outflow in six weeks 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The extra spending, funded mainly by government bonds, has added to concerns over the already heavy national debt. Japan OKs $216B extra budget to counter impact of inflation 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z One line of argument goes that to justify the move seen in government bond markets, the Fed needs to be more or less done in December. Marketmind: Why payrolls might not matter to markets 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Credit enhanced issues, including multilateral guarantees on all or part of the bonds or a link to high quality sovereign collateral such as U.S. government bonds, are rare. Analysis: Ghana overhaul a test for $1 billion World Bank-backed debt 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Canadian government bond yields were lower across the curve, tracking the move in U.S. Canadian dollar lags G10 peers as greenback slides 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z They are also underweight long-dated government bonds, betting that central banks are unlikely to stop cutting rates in a downturn if inflation stays high. Analysis: Markets sigh with relief after Powell speech, but more turbulence likely ahead 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Asset manager BlackRock has said 2023 will require a new investment playbook, backing banks and energy sectors to do well, while slapping 'underweights' on longer-term European government bonds and emerging market local currency debt. Japan's factory activity shrinks for first time nearly 2 years -PMI 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Asset manager BlackRock has said 2023 will require a new investment playbook, backing banks and energy sectors to do well, while slapping 'underweights' on longer-term European government bonds and emerging market local currency debt. Asia's factory activity shrinks as China lockdown impact widens 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z The shift in expectations for Fed rate increases has been reflected in government bond yields, which have fallen steeply over the past month. Markets Await Powell Speech for Hints on Rates 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The asset manager said it was a marked pick-up which outstripped flows into government bonds. Analysis: Investors warm to European corporate bonds after a brutal year 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Economists at brokerage Erste Investment said Monday's government move could channel funds from institutional investors and wealthy private clients towards government bonds. Hungary cenbank leaves base rate steady at 13%, as expected 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Weidmann, an economist, quit last year as head of the Bundesbank after a decade of fruitless opposition to the European Central Bank's aggressive stimulus policy of sub-zero interest rates and massive government bond purchases. Ex-Bundesbank boss Weidmann to be nominated as Commerzbank supervisory board head 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z Some collateral requirements have tripled since the UK government bond sell-off, forcing pension schemes to keep selling assets to find cash, pensions consultants say. From Apollo to DZ Bank, funds snap up bargains in UK pension scramble 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Mr. Bailey was using a technical term for the returns on government bonds, which are normally higher for long-term than shorter-term bonds. Facing Recession, U.K. Outlines Billions in Tax Increases and Spending Cuts 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z "Our clients are buying government bonds and investment grade bonds." Analysis: Investors warm to European corporate bonds after a brutal year 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The Treasury market is indicating a slowdown is expected, with 10-year U.S. government bonds yielding 67 basis points less than two-year bonds and that gap nearing levels last reached in 2000. Dollar steadies as U.S. spending points to rate hikes 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z After September's UK government bond turmoil, the government is seeking to reassure markets the UK financial system is stable and that its regulators are independent. Explainer: Britain's insurers become test case for post-Brexit 'unshackling' 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The near meltdown in Britain's pension sector after government bond yields rocketed in September showed how investment funds need 'death plans' like banks, the UK Financial Conduct Authority said on Tuesday. Biafran separatist leader's brother challenges UK in London court 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Yields on UK government bonds are broadly back to where they were before September's rout and Hunt and Sunak are unlikely to risk further volatility. Sterling, Big Oil and homebuilders: the winners and losers from upcoming UK budget 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z This has buoyed government bond prices, pushing their yields down, and boosted riskier assets such as corporate bonds and stocks. Analysis: Investors warm to European corporate bonds after a brutal year 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z "You have to be more careful about positioning to carry over to the new year, even more than the years before," said Dalibor Jarnevic, head of government bond trading at DZ Bank. Analysis: Investors face expensive quest for year-end cash and safe assets 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The funds faced collapse in September when they could not stump up collateral fast enough to cope with the UK government bond meltdown. Explainer: Britain's insurers become test case for post-Brexit 'unshackling' 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Following the deluge of tax U-turns, government bond yields fell back. Why does the government want to cut spending? 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z At the same time, government bond funds received $2.33 billion worth of inflows after facing a weekly outflow. Global equity funds register outflows after two weeks of net buying 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Nobody is certain of the exact trigger, but the usually reliable relationship between that premium and government bond yields broke down during October and early November. Analysis: Australia's lopsided swaps market creates pockets of pricing mayhem 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Costs of the cleanup are funded by government bonds, so increases or delays add to the public debt. Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z But Hunt could be constrained by September's meltdown in UK government bond markets after his predecessor's mini-budget, which badly hit pension funds. Explainer: Britain's insurers become test case for post-Brexit 'unshackling' 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Improving transparency of 'non-banks' such as pension funds is a first step in applying lessons from turmoil in Britain's government bond market, Bank of England executive director Sarah Breeden said on Monday. Ukraine lawmaker says stakes in top engine maker, energy company nationalised 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z To protect against interest rate changes, REITs buy and sell U.S. government bonds and other securities designed to minimize interest-rate risk. Mortgage Rates Too High? (Blame the Fed, Wall Street and Your Neighbor.) 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z After Liz Truss, the hapless former prime minister of the United Kingdom, announced a tax cut that would have required significant new government borrowing, investors dumped government bonds, known as gilts. Perspective | Can the Fed fight inflation without triggering a meltdown? 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Stocks rallied after the Fed’s announcement, while government bond yields fell. Fed Ushers In Fourth Jumbo Rate Increase to Fight Inflation 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Trading in government bonds was similarly upended, with yields rising in the late afternoon after having fallen earlier in the day. Stocks end sharply lower as the Fed leaves investors wondering what will happen next. 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The nearly $24 trillion market for U.S. government bonds, called the Treasury market, offers clearer signals about the prospects for both interest rates and the economy. The $24 Trillion Market That Predicts and Influences Interest Rates 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z To do this it electronically created new money, which it used to buy government bonds - effectively IOUs issued by the Treasury to fund government spending. Bank makes history as it reverses ‘quantitative easing’ 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The hefty spending package will require issuing of more government bonds, further straining Japan’s worsening national debt that has piled up as the government spent heavily to counter the impact of the pandemic. Japan to OK $490B in stimulus to cushion impact of inflation 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The euro dropped back below parity against the dollar as European government bond yields slid after the European Central Bank , but hinted at a slower pace of future increases. TSX gains on oil, upbeat U.S. data 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The cash also creates additional demand for low-risk securities, limiting the rise in rates on repurchase agreements and short-dated government bond yields. ECB gets rid of subsidy on bank loans to mop up cash 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z When yields on government bonds rise, they affect everything from the housing market to student loans, and changes in the Treasury market often lead the stock market higher or lower. The $24 Trillion Market That Predicts and Influences Interest Rates 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The bank sold off a tranche of government bonds on Tuesday, as it started to reverse the process known as "quantitative easing" or QE. Bank makes history as it reverses ‘quantitative easing’ 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z British government bond yields rose on Wednesday as finance minister Jeremy Hunt his upcoming fiscal statement into November, a complication for investors and the Bank of England as they try to judge the inflation outlook. Prince Harry's memoir to be published in January, titled 'Spare' 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The euro stalled and euro government bond yields edged higher in advance. Morning Bid: Meta averse, ECB decides and CS slides 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Liz Truss announced tax cuts and spending increases last month that raised questions about state finances, triggering a sudden selloff in British government bonds and sharply higher borrowing costs. Europe likely to see another jumbo interest rate increase 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z In the U.S. government bond market, the borrower is the federal government. The $24 Trillion Market That Predicts and Influences Interest Rates 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z While many nations have been using cash reserves to intervene, some have been selling U.S. government bonds. A Rising Dollar Is Hurting Other Currencies. Central Banks Are Stepping In. 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z An even more controversial discussion for Thursday will be how to wind down the 5 trillion euros worth of debt, mostly government bonds, bought by the ECB. ECB to hike interest rates, likely to trim bank subsidies 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z "There is now an attractiveness to Japanese government bonds," while "the attractiveness of hedged foreign bonds is waning," a Japan Post Insurance representative told a briefing on Friday. Japan's life insurers to buy more super-long bonds as yields hit multi-year highs 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z The yield curve is a way of comparing interest rates, also known as yields, on different maturities of government bonds, from a few months to 10 years or more. Another Closely Watched Recession Alarm Is Ringing 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z In Britain, they’re called gilts, and in Japan, they’re known as J.G.B.s which stands for Japanese government bonds. The $24 Trillion Market That Predicts and Influences Interest Rates 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z “In that environment, you would see real selling of Treasuries and buying of Japanese government bonds.” A Rising Dollar Is Hurting Other Currencies. Central Banks Are Stepping In. 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The respite rally in Japanese government bonds suggests the Bank of Japan may not need to intervene again in the yen for now, while it heads off on Thursday to debate policy. Morning Bid: Dancing in the dark 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Japanese government bonds rallied sharply after the Bank of Japan again said it would increase bond buying operations. Asian shares rise on hopes of rate hike slowdown 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Traders also dumped other British assets, sending the yields on government bonds to new highs and prompting the Bank of England to intervene in subsequent days. Sunak keeps Jeremy Hunt as chancellor, a move aimed at reassuring the markets. 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Long-dated UK government bond yields at the center of the firestorm caused by last month's botched mini-budget have almost returned to where they were before the release of the fiscal plan on Sept. 23. Tech tonic and Sunak salve 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The Bank of Japan recently bought more of its own government bonds to keep its bond yields low. A Rising Dollar Is Hurting Other Currencies. Central Banks Are Stepping In. 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The British pound and government bonds rose a bit on the news — but the economic problems that trouble the country aren’t likely to be cured quickly. Markets Appear Ready for Stability in U.K. Government 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z British government bond prices rose early on Monday after prices fell on Friday as investors braced for more uncertainty. Euro zone October PMI adds to evidence bloc is heading for recession 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The danger of rising rates was also highlighted by recent events in the United Kingdom, where a pension strategy vulnerable to price hikes in British government bonds almost provoked a broader financial market panic. Biden touts plunging deficit as GOP prepares for spending fights 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z All the while, government bond yields continued to climb higher. Relentless Rise in Interest Rates Looms Over Another Volatile Week for Markets 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The Bank of England's stockpile of government bonds has incurred the first loss for the public finances since the central bank launched its quantitative easing programme in 2009, data showed on Friday. EU proposes matching UK move to boost 'dark' share trading, documents show 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The Bank of England's stockpile of government bonds has incurred the first loss for the public finances since the central bank launched its quantitative easing programme in 2009, data showed on Friday. Tod's investor repeats criticism of Della Valles' bid as offer nears end 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z After initially improving on the Truss news, the pound and British government bond yields gave up their gains. The Race is On to Find the U.K.’s Next Prime Minister 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z When yields spiked on British government bonds, the funds were forced to quickly raise cash to make up the difference between the original value of the bonds they had pledged and their current lower price. Truss implosion shows big change in financial climate 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The rapid move higher in interest rates and government bond yields has worried investors, who are fearful that it may be too much for the global financial system to withstand. Relentless Rise in Interest Rates Looms Over Another Volatile Week for Markets 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The pound dropped to a record low, and government bond yields shot up so violently the central bank was forced to intervene to stop a crisis in the pension funds industry. After a Storm, Britain’s Economy Finds Itself Rudderless 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Reaction: The British pound and government bond prices inched higher, but the market’s reaction was muted. Your Thursday Briefing: Liz Truss Quits 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z On Thursday, as news of Ms. Truss’s resignation broke, the pound rose against the dollar and yields on British government bonds fell. Truss Defied the Markets, and They Ruthlessly Sealed Her Fate 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The fastest way to raise money was to sell government bonds. Truss implosion shows big change in financial climate 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The Federal Reserve itself is also independently funded, mainly through the interest it earns on government bonds. Appeals Court Finds Consumer Bureau’s Funding Unconstitutional 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The Bank of England stepped in to prop up government bonds, an extraordinary intervention to calm the markets. What Happened With Liz Truss in Britain? A Guide to the Basics 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The British pound and government bond prices rose on Thursday as the Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation after a tumultuous six weeks in the job. U.K. Markets Rise as Liz Truss Steps Aside 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Officials at the Fed and the White House quizzed investors on whether the kind of market meltdown that affected British government bonds was possible there, The Times reports. Tesla Optimists Are in Retreat 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z However, while interest rates - or yields - on government bonds climbed, they were still below levels that had been seen earlier in the week. Investors remain calm despite political chaos 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Yet as Treasury yields soared, the Bank of Japan on Thursday doubled down on its government bond yield cap - pushing the premium on U.S. Tesla and Truss, 5% and 150 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z It can be hard to quickly find a buyer for U.S. government bonds, although the market is not breaking down. After U.K. Market Blowout, American Officials Ask: Could It Happen Here? 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z She has admitted her radical economic plans had gone "too far and too fast" after investors dumped the pound and government bonds. UK PM Truss tries to reassert authority as rebellion grows 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The BoE said overnight that it would start selling some of its huge stock of British government bonds from Nov. 1, but would not sell this year any longer-duration gilts. Most Asian shares extend rally, markets await UK inflation data 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The steadier trading of the pound and government bonds on Tuesday seemed to vindicate that strategy, even if her own political survival still seemed in question amid continued plotting among Tory lawmakers. Liz Truss’s New Economic Agenda Looks a Lot Like the Opposition’s 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The British pound and government bonds remained stable on Tuesday after the country’s new finance minister, Jeremy Hunt, reversed a package of unfunded tax cuts and promised to shore up Britain’s public finances. Yellen, Zelensky and Zuckerberg Will Speak at DealBook Summit 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The Bank of England said a report in the Financial Times about a new delay to the start of its sales of government bonds was inaccurate. Liz Truss apologizes for economic plan, spending cuts to come 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z U.K. government bonds have rallied on news the country’s new Treasury chief was abandoning nearly all of a series of unfunded tax cuts that had upset markets. World shares mostly gain after rally on Wall Street 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Earlier, the Financial Times said the BoE was likely to push back the start of its sales of government bonds from its latest scheduled date of Oct. Bank of England says report of decision to delay bond sales is inaccurate 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Also, market sentiment was lifted by a report that the Bank of England was likely to delay the sale of billions of pounds of government bonds to encourage more stability in battered gilt markets. European shares extend gain with technology in lead 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The Bank of England is likely to delay “quantitative tightening,” the sale of billions of pounds worth of government bonds, according to The Financial Times. Yellen, Zelensky and Zuckerberg Will Speak at DealBook Summit 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, a report from the Financial Times said that the BoE is likely to delay the sale of billions of pounds of government bonds. Good Will Hunting 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Hunt's move led to Britain's government bonds, currency and shares soaring, also lifting Wall Street. Asia stocks rise as relief rally builds after UK U-turn 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z U.K. government bonds rallied following news that the country’s new Treasury chief was abandoning nearly all of a series of unfunded tax cuts that had upset markets. How major US stock indexes fared Monday 10/17/2022 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Fears of a downturn would typically send investors out of comparatively risky assets such as stocks and some corporate bonds and into government bonds. Government bonds no safe haven in central bank-driven recession -BlackRock 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Even after Monday's reversal, the damage to British government bonds or gilts endures. Analysis: Bond vigilantes mean business, governments better beware 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Rating agency Moody's said turmoil in Britain's government bond markets "jeopardized financial stability", putting pressure on a broad range of financial firms from pension funds to banks and other lenders. After U-turn, Britain's economy still paying for Truss's growth plan 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z But government bond yields are significantly higher than they were on Sept. 22, the day before the tax plan was announced, leaving Britons worse off in a number of ways. Britain is facing economic headaches, some new and some entrenched. 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Yields on U.S. government bonds, a benchmark for borrowing costs, fell on Monday. Stock Markets Bounce After a Week of Whiplash 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The firm expects long-term government bond yields to keep rising in developed markets. Government bonds no safe haven in central bank-driven recession -BlackRock 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The British pound and government bonds rose on Monday, after Britain’s finance minister of three days, Jeremy Hunt, reversed nearly all of the government’s promised tax cuts. Markets Approve of U.K.’s Reversal of Tax Cuts 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The Bank of England was forced to step in to buy government bonds to prevent the financial crisis from spreading to the wider economy. New UK Treasury chief to aims to calm markets with statement 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z All eyes are now on how the UK government bond market will trade, after the Bank of England on Friday concluded its emergency gilt market support. Sterling rebounds on UK fiscal policy U-turn; yen struggles 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The pound slumped to a record low of $1.03 and UK government bond prices also fell sharply. Pound moves higher in Asia trade after U-turns 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Learning that lesson, the selling of future Scottish government bonds would require a clear plan and signals of discipline about managing taxation, spending and borrowing. Five questions on the economics of independence 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Still, late on Friday the pound fell and government bond yields — a measure of government borrowing costs — rose. After Weeks of Turmoil, U.K. Markets Face Another Test on Monday 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z The Bank of England was forced to step in to buy government bonds and prevent the financial crisis from spreading to the wider economy. UK leader Liz Truss goes from triumph to trouble in 6 weeks 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Investors have sold British government bonds heavily since Sept. 23 when Hunt's predecessor as finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a string of unfunded tax cuts. New UK finance minister vows to show markets he can fix budget 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z The next key test will come on Monday, when the British government bond market functions for the first time without the emergency buying support provided by the BoE since Sept. 28. As UK's Truss fights for job, new finance minister warns of tough decisions ahead 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Things began to unravel as Britain's Sept. 23 "mini-budget" sparked a jump in UK government bond yields, driving pension funds to race to raise cash to prop up their LDI hedges. How Britain's pension scheme hedge became a trillion pound gamble 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z When markets open, it will be the first time in two and a half weeks that the central bank hasn’t been buying some government bonds to help ease a liquidity crunch faced by pension funds. After Weeks of Turmoil, U.K. Markets Face Another Test on Monday 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z As yields soared on U.K. government bonds, the Bank of England was forced to step in to avert a market collapse. Summers blasts IMF, World Bank for inaction amid growing dangers 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z A first test will come on Monday morning when trading in Britain's battered government bonds resumes without the support of the Bank of England's emergency bond-buying programme which expired on Friday. New UK finance minister vows to show markets he can fix budget 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z The sell-off in UK government bonds prompted a dramatic change in their value. Will the UK financial chaos spark a wider meltdown? 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The strategy worked as long as government bond yields stayed below pre-agreed limits embedded in the derivatives. How Britain's pension scheme hedge became a trillion pound gamble 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z But even as Ms. Truss was speaking, and as the central bank was buying its last government bonds under the program, bond yields were climbing. As the Bank of England’s intervention ends, unease returns to the bond markets. 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The yield on the 30-year government bond, which has recently been on a wild ride higher and lower, ended the day around 4.8 percent, after falling as low at 4.3 percent earlier. Stocks Slide as Inflation Worries Rise Again 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The pound and British government bond prices rose on Thursday and Friday in anticipation of the policy shift, but they retreated after Truss gave a short news conference on Friday, which underwhelmed analysts. Analysis: Battered UK markets need more than policy U-Turn before confidence returns 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The UK government's "mini-Budget" on Sept. 23 triggered some of the biggest ever jumps in UK government bond yields and triggered a crisis among pension funds needing to find cash. Global markets like 'whack-a-mole', volatility, liquidity are issues - bank execs 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z U.S. bond funds also witnessed outflows worth $4.9 billion, the biggest in two weeks, as bonds globally were sideswiped by a rout in British government bonds. U.S. equity funds face outflows for third successive week 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The yields on 10-year government bonds were trading slightly above 4 percent, after falling to as low as 3.9 percent earlier in the day. U.K. Markets Still Troubled Despite Finance Minister’s Ouster 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The pound rebounded, to about $1.13, as did the price of government bonds. A “Roller Coaster” Day Whipsaws Markets 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z After starting the week with another sell-off, the British pound and government bonds have rallied in recent days. Top U.K. Finance Official Cuts U.S. Trip Short in Face of Political Crisis 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The government's "mini-Budget" on Sept. 23 triggered some of the biggest ever jumps in UK government bond yields, spooked wider markets and triggered a crisis among pension funds needing to find cash. UK bond market chaos sends investors fleeing into into money-market funds-Fitch 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z On the other hand, lower risk U.S. money market funds attracted an inflow of $5.8 billion, while U.S. government bond funds pulled in $3.7 billion. U.S. equity funds face outflows for third successive week 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The pound climbed 2.4 percent against the dollar and government bond yields tumbled. U.K. Markets Still Troubled Despite Finance Minister’s Ouster 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The Bank of England has been buying government bonds to try to stabilise their price and prevent a sell-off that could put some pension funds at risk of collapse. Pound rises on talk of mini-budget U-turn 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The recent chaos in Britain’s pension sector, which has forced the Bank of England to backstop government bond prices, might be an omen. Opinion | Why the Fed must double down against inflation 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z On Thursday, British government bond prices rose strongly on speculation about the mini-budget u-turn. Morning Bid: Shaken but not stirred 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z British Prime Minister Liz Truss is considering reversing more of her government's controversial "mini-budget", some media reported on Thursday, setting off a rally for the battered pound and British government bonds. Italy's Giorgetti gets Meloni's backing to be economy minister 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z But on Tuesday, as government bond yields climbed again, Mr. Bailey underscored that the bond-buying program would end on Friday, as scheduled, scotching any hopes it would be extended. A Central Bank on the High Wire 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z U.S. government bond yields, which serve as benchmarks for borrowing costs and are influenced by Fed moves, jumped. Investors Recoil at Another High Inflation Reading 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The British pound and government bond yields were rebounding this morning, a day after further investor confusion over the status of the Bank of England’s emergency bond-buying program prompted a wide-ranging markets sell-off. What’s at Stake in the Latest Consumer Prices Report 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z But a fire-sale in the government bond market has driven up borrowing costs and mortgage rates and forced the Bank of England to intervene to protect pension funds. Ousting under-fire UK PM Truss would be 'disastrously bad idea', minister says 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, its governor, Andrew Bailey, said in Washington that by Friday, the central bank would wind down a costly intervention to stabilize the market for British government bonds. Facing Parliament, Britain’s Leader Stirs More Uncertainty Over Economic Plans 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The uncertainty led to a rapid sell-off in U.K. government bonds. Turmoil Returns to the U.K. Bond Market 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The report has also taken on greater significance as investors grow increasingly worried about the effects of rising interest rates on global financial stability, following further turmoil in British government bond markets this week. Investors Recoil at Another High Inflation Reading 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The Bank has been buying government bonds to prevent a sell-off which could put some pension schemes at risk. Investor fears mount as market sell-off intensifies 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z As well as investing in government bonds, pension funds also buy a form of insurance to protect their value. How safe is my pension? 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Yields on government bonds — the return investors demand to hold government debt — soared amid growing concern about the stability of public finances. EXPLAINER: What caused UK’s economic crisis and what’s next? 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The yield on the 30-year U.K. government bond, or “gilt,” rose more than 0.2 percentage points on Wednesday, a big move for an asset that usually moves in hundredths of a percentage points. Turmoil Returns to the U.K. Bond Market 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The British pound rose and selling of U.K. government bonds intensified today after another head-snapping turn of events that left investors confused and worried about what’s coming next. Markets Turmoil Roils Britain once Again 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The pound hit a record low and bond prices fell sharply, forcing the Bank to promise to buy up to £65bn of government bonds to support their price. Investor fears mount as market sell-off intensifies 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The Bank of England programme was designed to stop the prices of government bonds falling further, limiting the need for pension funds to sell any more. How safe is my pension? 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z |
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