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manilatimes.netIndonesia Central Bank Signals Higher Bond Yields and Possible Rate Increases
The governor indicated the bank would permit bond yields to move higher and left open the possibility of future interest-rate hikes. The remarks come as the central bank monitors domestic borrowing costs and inflation trends.
Technology Firms Increase Share of U.S. High-Yield Bond Market to 8.3%
@KobeissiLetter reported that technology companies now hold record shares of both high-yield and investment-grade U.S. corporate bond markets. The sector also accounts for 18% of total corporate debt issued so far in 2026.
rte.ieUK Bond Yields Decline; BOE Governor Says Further Drops Not Guaranteed
The Bank of England governor expressed hope that the recent decline in UK government bond yields will continue, while noting the outcome will depend on developments in the Middle East.
activistpost.comGlobal Sovereign Bond Yields Rise After Strait of Hormuz Disruption
Sovereign debt markets saw yields increase last week after the Strait of Hormuz faced restrictions affecting oil transit. Countries reliant on oil imports reported widening trade deficits and considered selling reserves or issuing new debt.
upi.comKevin Warsh Named Federal Reserve Chair as Bond Investors Assess Policy Focus
Kevin Warsh has been appointed chair of the Federal Reserve. Bond market participants are monitoring whether the central bank will emphasize inflation control or respond to administration calls for lower rates.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Federal Government Gross Debt Nears $1 Trillion
The federal government's gross debt is projected to reach $1 trillion in the coming months. Bond markets have shown limited reaction to the milestone, while net debt remains near pre-pandemic levels as a share of GDP.
rte.iePodcast Examines Rising Bond Yields and New Fed Chair
Bloomberg’s Big Take podcast discussed how higher government bond yields could affect inflation and mortgage rates. The episode also covered the appointment of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair.
marketwatch.com30-Year Treasury Yields Rise to Highest Levels Since 2008
Yields on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds have climbed to levels last seen during the 2008 financial crisis. Economist Chris Martenson stated that global oil supply has declined by 13 million barrels per day.
killerstartups.com30-Year Treasury Yield Reaches Highest Level Since 2007
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to 5.18 percent, its highest reading since July 2007. Yields also rose across Europe and Asia amid renewed inflation concerns.
theedgemarkets.comU.S. Treasury Yields Ease After Monday Rise as Traders Watch Inflation Signals
Yields on U.S. Treasury securities declined slightly early Tuesday after rising the previous session. Traders are monitoring central bank actions amid renewed inflation concerns.
thehindu.comUK Borrowing Costs Rise After Labour Leadership Speculation
Government bond yields have increased following reports of potential changes in the Labour Party leadership. Conservative analysis estimates that sustained higher yields could add £5.4 billion to borrowing costs over five years.
news.google.comG7 Finance Chiefs to Address Critical Minerals Pricing in Communique
G7 finance ministers are not considering coordinated action on recent bond market selloffs. Each country will manage its own market conditions. The upcoming communique is expected to focus on critical minerals pricing.
pakistantoday.com.pkOil prices rise, bonds fall on Middle East tensions
Oil prices rose and global bonds moved higher on Monday as tensions in the Middle East increased. Brent crude reached its highest level in nearly two weeks before easing after reports of ongoing talks.
marketwatch.comBond Yields Rise Across Curve as Japan Reports Strongest PPI Growth in Three Years
Bond prices fell and yields rose across the maturity spectrum. Japan's producer price index recorded its fastest growth in three years, indicating continued inflation pressure. Market participants are focusing on interest rate developments as the primary driver of asset prices.
upi.comBond Yields Rise as Kevin Warsh Takes Office as Fed Chair
Bond yields climbed immediately after Kevin Warsh assumed the role of Federal Reserve chair. Warsh told reporters that Bitcoin serves as the new gold for Americans under 40. The shift comes as the central bank transitions leadership under the current administration.
thehindubusinessline.comPakistan Sells First Yuan-Denominated Notes in China Onshore Market
Pakistan completed its first sale of yuan-denominated notes in China's onshore market. The issuance represents the country's lowest-cost foreign-currency bond offering to date. The transaction occurred as Pakistan seeks to diversify its borrowing sources.
finance.yahoo.comAlphabet Raises $17 Billion in Bond Sale
Bankers finalized Alphabet's $17 billion bond offering on Monday morning when word spread on Wall Street that the company is already marketing more debt. The sale comes as the tech giant taps debt markets amid ongoing operations. Details emerged on May 11, 2026, according to repo…
CoinDeskTrump Meets Xi in Beijing; U.S. Sells 30-Year Bonds at 5% Yield
President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14, 2026, praising Xi as a "great leader" while the two discussed trade, the Iran war and Taiwan. The U.S. Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a 5% yield for the first time since 2007. The summit occurs amid ris…
marketwatch.comBRVM Stocks Rise for Third Week as Trading Volume Doubles
The BRVM composite index gained 0.5 percent during the week ended May 8 to close at 404.59 points. All four equity indices advanced while trading volumes more than doubled from the previous week. The exchange is now up 17 percent since the start of 2026.
SemaforUK Gilt Yields Rise to Multi-Year Highs
Yields on British government bonds reached their highest levels in nearly 30 years on Tuesday, amid reports of internal Labour Party pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of Thursday's local elections. Investors anticipate significant seat losses for the ruling party, wit…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTreasury Markets Eye Warsh Confirmation Amid Middle East Tensions
Bond traders are focusing on Kevin Warsh's Senate confirmation hearing as the next key event for U.S. debt markets, following recent developments in the Iran conflict. Treasuries have rallied on hopes of de-escalation, with oil prices receding and expectations for Federal Reserve…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewInvestors Withdraw $5.35 Billion from US Investment-Grade Corporate Bond Funds in Week Ending April 1
Investors pulled $5.35 billion from US investment-grade corporate bond funds in the week ending April 1, according to data reported by @KobeissiLetter. This marks the largest such outflow since April 2023 and the first since November 2023. The withdrawal is only the second in the…