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order-order.compolitics3 days ago
UK Gilt Yields Rise After Makerfield By-Election and Higher Borrowing
The 10-year yield on UK government bonds increased 0.05 percentage points to 4.81 percent on Friday morning. The move followed Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election win and the release of higher-than-expected government borrowing data for May.
ibtimes.co.ukfinance31 days ago
Long-Dated Gilt Yields Set for Largest Drop in Two Years
Yields on long-dated British government bonds began the week at their highest level in nearly 30 years. Market data now indicate they are positioned for their steepest single-week decline since 2023.
news.google.comfinance4 days ago
Turkey Sells Most of Its U.S. Treasury Holdings in March
Turkey reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings from $16 billion to $1.8 billion in March. The sales followed the start of the Iran War.
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jns.orgworld32 days ago
Czech Republic Expands State Retail Bond Sales After Strong Public Demand
The Czech Republic is increasing the availability of state retail bonds after public purchases exceeded the equivalent of $1 billion within one week of the program's launch. Officials are responding to the level of interest shown by individual buyers.
Semaforpolitics34 days ago
Government borrowing costs rise after oil prices exceed $111 a barrel
European, Japanese, UK, and U.S. government borrowing costs increased following a rise in oil prices above $111 a barrel. The sell-off also affected developing economies and stock markets.
Nbc Newsfinance37 days ago
Global Bonds Sell Off and Oil Prices Rise as Markets React to Geopolitical Developments
Government bonds around the world sold off sharply on Friday while oil prices jumped more than 4 percent. The moves followed developments related to the Iran war, politics and trade talks. U.S. stocks fell in early trading with the S&P 500 down 1 percent.
order-order.compolitics37 days ago
UK Gilt Traders React to Reports of Potential Leadership Challenge
Reports indicate a senior local official is considering a return to Parliament. The development has prompted reactions in the gilt market. Reuters reported on possible implications for UK markets if a leadership challenge materializes.
GB Newsfinance47 days ago
UK 30-Year Gilt Yield Reaches Highest Level Since May 1998
Yields on UK 30-year government bonds surged to 5.79% on Tuesday, the highest since May 1998, driven by concerns over potential political instability ahead of Thursday's local elections. Reports of a plot to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer added to market jitters, while rising i…
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finance.yahoo.comfinance59 days ago
Bond Yields Climb in Major Markets with Largest Weekly Gains in a Month
Yields on government bonds rose across major markets this week. Two-year bonds in the U.S., Germany, and the UK saw the biggest weekly increases in a month. The changes reflect recent movements in fixed-income securities.
digitimes.comfinance62 days ago
Japan's Government Considers Green Transformation Bonds for Recycling Facilities
Japan's government is evaluating the issuance of green transformation bonds to fund an environmental initiative. The plan includes investing 1 trillion yen by the end of the decade in facilities for recycling critical minerals and plastics from waste. This was reported by Nikkei.
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