| It was a dramatic ride for bonds and the mortgage market in 2010 as an economic crisis in Europe and wonky concepts like "quantitative easing" helped push down yields to levels not seen since the 1950s. ... more info |
| Though they delivered mixed returns in 2010, corporate bonds are getting an increased amount of attention for 2011 as US companies look to stronger growth prospects and the hunt for yield intensifies. ... more info |
| With Portugal hitting the debt markets for fresh cash in the first days of 2011, the euro zone looks set to start the new year much as it began 2010: under threat from countries with shaky public finances. ... more info |
| * Investors look to square up their books for year end * Benchmark note yields have dipped over the year (Adds analyst's comments, updates prices) By Chris Reese NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 31 (IFR) - Global investment-grade corporatecredit spreads will probably continue to tighten over the nexttwo to three years, albeit at a more gradual pace, despite theoutlook for sluggish ... ... more info |
| Treasury prices slip a little further on Thursday, adding to a monthly rise in yields and a positive year for U.S. bonds nears a close. ... more info |
| JAKARTA, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Indonesia's finance ministry aims to issue 38.5 trillion rupiah ($4.28 billion) of government bonds in the first quarter of 2011, the debt office said on its website on ... ... more info |
| * BoCom has largest planned issue of dim sum bonds * Up to 10 bln yuan to be issued before end-2011 * Bond issue to strengthen working capital (Adds details, quote) HONG KONG, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Bank of ... ... more info |
| * Canadian dollar ends at par for first time since Nov. 10 * Bond prices slip on upbeat U.S. economic data (Updates to close) By Ka Yan Ng TORONTO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Canada's dollar closed exactlyat ... ... more info |
| Treasury prices slip a little further on Thursday, adding to a monthly rise in yields and as a positive year for U.S. bonds nears a close. ... more info |
| * Nearly 81 percent acceptance rate in Brady bond swap * Exchange covered $263 million, 54 million euros in bonds * A separate, reopened $6.1 bln swap expires Thursday * About 92 pct of defaulted bonds ... ... more info |
| Treasury prices slip a little further on Thursday, adding to a monthly rise in yields and as a positive year for U.S. bonds nears a close. ... more info |
| Holders of more than 80% of Argentina's defaulted Brady bonds have accepted a debt-swap offer in exchange for a basket of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds and a cash payment. Analysts expect Argentina to make a bid to sell new bonds overseas in 2011. ... more info |
| * Nearly 81 percent acceptance rate in Brady bond swap * Exchange covered $263 million, 54 million euros in bonds * A separate, reopened $6.1 bln swap expires Thursday * About 92 pct of defaulted bonds ... ... more info |
| The Italian Treasury failed to sell all of its planned medium- and long-term bond auctions on Thursday and had to pay higher yields than it previously had to. ... more info |
| CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond issuance reached a record-high $429 billion in 2010, while taxable Build America Bonds made up 27.4 percent of new deals, according to Thomson Reuters data on Wednesday.States, ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt pricesextended losses on Thursday after lower-than-expected weeklyjobless claims reinforced some expectations the economy may beon the mend. Benchmark 10-year ... ... more info |
| BUENOS AIRES, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Argentina reached anacceptance rate of 80.6 percent on its $330 million swap ofdefaulted Brady bonds, Economy Minister Amado Boudou told localradio on Thursday, a day after ... ... more info |
| * World stocks rise 0.14 pct, close to Sept 2008 high * Dollar hits record low vs Swiss franc, yuan at record high * Italian sells govt bonds to modest demand, yields rise By Carolyn Cohn LONDON, Dec 30 ... ... more info |
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| Crude oil traded over $90 for a fifth consecutive day, a first since October 2008, amid signs that global demand was picking up. ... more info |
| PARIS, Dec 30 (Reuters) - France will sell between 7.5 and9.0 billion euros worth of OAT government bonds on Jan. 6AUCTOAT, Agence France Tresor (AFT) said on Friday. It will offer the 2.5 percent 2020 ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedhigher on Thursday, pulled up by a rally for U.S. Treasuriesafter a strong seven-year note auction, with dealers eyeing asale of Italian longer-dated ... ... more info |
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| The conversion of convertible bonds related to Incentive 2006 has now started. The conversion is handled by an external liquidity agent and can take place during a 180-day period between December 2010 ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond futuresrose on Thursday, taking cues from a surge in U.S. Treasuries,and were on track to gain on the year for the first time in twoyears. * Treasuries ... ... more info |
| Equities rose to new highs for the year as gold and copper prices rallied while government bonds were mixed in thin trading. ... more info |
| When Danny Truell shaped the post-credit crisis strategy for the Wellcome Trust over the past year, there were three risks he wanted Britain's biggest charity to be wary of: inflation, leverage and government bonds. ... more info |
| US equity funds, out of favor through most of this year even as the stock market was posting double-digit gains, could come back in fashion as investors start peeling money away from bonds and emerging markets in the year ahead. ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bondsrose 2 points in price on Wednesday as demand to buy debt tosquare trading books ahead of year-end accelerated after astrong seven-year note auction. ... ... more info |
| * Treasuries prices extend gains on strong 7-year auction * Indirect bidders buy 64.2 pct, highest since mid-2009 * 30-year bonds rise over a point in price (Adds comment, updates prices) NEW YORK, Dec ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries extended gainson Wednesday, with the 30-year bond rising over a point inprice, after aggressive bidding in an auction of $29 billion ofseven-year notes. Benchmark ... ... more info |
| * Stocks' upward momentum intact for year-end * Treasuries recover some losses after selloff * Dollar weaker against other major currencies (Updates with U.S. midday trading) By Al Yoon NEW YORK, Dec ... ... more info |
| * Bunds lower after disappointing U.S. auction * Italy sells zero coupon bonds, bills By Kirsten Donovan LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - German government bonds fell onWednesday after U.S. Treasury yields jumped ... ... more info |
| * Bunds lower after disappointing U.S. auction * Italy to sell zero coupon bonds, bills By Kirsten Donovan LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - German government bonds fell onWednesday after U.S. Treasury yields ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - German government bonds opened lower on Wednesday, after U.S. Treasury yields jumped overnight as an auction of 5-year notes drew dismal demand, raising concerns for a sale of ... ... more info |
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The FTSE 100 index in London is up 8.4 percent this month, and the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX index is on track to hit precrisis levels.
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| HANOI, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The International Finance Corp., the World Bank's private sector lending arm, plans to buy convertible bonds issued by Vietnam's An Binh Bank in order to own 10 percent ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell onWednesday, retracing the previous day's gains, after a slide inU.S. Treasuries cooled sentiment in a thin and choppy marketwinding down before ... ... more info |
| Eurozone end-of-year financial market tensions have been highlighted by the European Central Bank's failure to reabsorb funds it has spent on buying government bonds to combat the region's debt crisis. ... more info |
| Treasury prices dropped Tuesday after results of the government's $35 billion auction of long-term bonds disappointed traders. ... more info |
| BOND PRICES SINK: Treasury prices dropped Tuesday after the government's $35 billion auction of long-term bonds was weaker than expected. ... more info |
| Despite the shabby state of government finances in the US, Pimco's Bill Gross says now is the time to be buying municipal bonds. ... more info |
| * Treasuries extend losses after weak 5 yr auction * 10 yr notes fall point in price, 30 yr bonds drop two * Treasury will sell $29 bln in 7 yr notes on Wednesday (Adds comments, updates prices) By Karen ... ... more info |
| The United Arab Emirates is moving to set up a debt office with limits on public borrowing, laying the groundwork to potentially issue the country's first federal government bonds. ... more info |
| (Corrects current bond yield in 2nd paragraph) NEW YORK, Dec 28 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bondstraded more than a point lower in price on Tuesday amid broadweakness head of a $35 billion auction ... ... more info |
| Mutual fund investors’ love affair with bonds may be finally over, after data showed that last week taxable bond funds saw their first net outflows in two years. ... more info |
| The United Arab Emirates is moving to set up a debt office with limits on public borrowing, laying the groundwork to potentially issue the country's first federal government bonds. ... more info |
| (Corrects current bond yield in 2nd paragraph) NEW YORK, Dec 28 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bondstraded more than a point lower in price on Tuesday amid broadweakness head of a $35 billion auction ... ... more info |
| JAKARTA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Indonesia's finance ministry is in talks with five state firms to seek a commitment from them to buy government bonds in the event of sudden outflows of capital from the ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gained onTuesday, taking cues from a rally in U.S. Treasuries, whileshowing limited reaction to data showing that Japan's economyremained mired in ... ... more info |
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The FTSE 100 index in London is up 8.4 percent this month, and the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX index is on track to hit precrisis levels.
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| Data from the European Central Bank shows it bought government bonds worth euro1.121 billion in the week ended Dec. 24, as the ECB stepped up bond purchases in its fight against Europe's debt crisis. ... more info |
| JAKARTA, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Indonesia's finance ministry swapped 272 billion rupiah ($30.08 million) of government bonds in a debt switch auction on Monday, an official said. The ministry said last ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds treadedwater on Monday in thin trade ahead of the year's end, withlittle reaction shown to plans for debt sold to the market torise to record highs ... ... more info |
| KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27, (Reuters) - Malaysia's RAM Ratings has received confirmation that KrisAssets Holdings Berhad (KrisAssets) - the holding company of Mid Valley City Sdn Bhd and Mid Valley Capital ... ... more info |
| * MSCI world equity index steady near Sept 2008 high * Oil sets fresh 2-year high on cold weather * Euro steady; German government bonds weaker By Natsuko Waki PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - World stocks held ... ... more info |
| MORE DEBT: Treasury prices fell in light trading Thursday after the government said it will sell $99 billion in long-term bonds next week to help finance its budget deficit. That adds more supply to the market. ... more info |
| MBIA Inc won a key ruling that will sharply reduce the time and cost of gathering evidence to prove that Bank of America fraudulently induced it to insure billions of dollars of mortgage bonds. ... more info |
| A powerful end-of-year stock market rally has sent equities to their highest levels since the collapse of Lehman Brothers LEH more than two years ago, with hopes for the US recovery encouraging investors to pull billions of dollars out of bonds. ... more info |
| Mutual fund investors’ love affair with bonds may be finally over, after data showed that last week taxable bond funds saw their first net outflows in two years. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds treadedwater on Monday in thin trade ahead of the year's end, withlittle reaction shown to plans for debt sold to the market torise to record highs ... ... more info |
| KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27, (Reuters) - Malaysia's RAM Ratings has received confirmation that KrisAssets Holdings Berhad (KrisAssets) - the holding company of Mid Valley City Sdn Bhd and Mid Valley Capital ... ... more info |
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| The FTSE 100 index in London is up 8.4 percent this month, and the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX index is on track to hit precrisis levels. ... more info |
| * MSCI world equity index steady near Sept 2008 high * Oil sets fresh 2-year high on cold weather * Euro steady; German government bonds weaker By Natsuko Waki PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - World stocks held ... ... more info |
| MORE DEBT: Treasury prices fell in light trading Thursday after the government said it will sell $99 billion in long-term bonds next week to help finance its budget deficit. That adds more supply to the market. ... more info |
| MBIA Inc won a key ruling that will sharply reduce the time and cost of gathering evidence to prove that Bank of America fraudulently induced it to insure billions of dollars of mortgage bonds. ... more info |
| A powerful end-of-year stock market rally has sent equities to their highest levels since the collapse of Lehman Brothers LEH more than two years ago, with hopes for the US recovery encouraging investors to pull billions of dollars out of bonds. ... more info |
| US Treasury markets are still reeling from the recent turmoil of a sharp rise in yields during December. This saw the biggest two-day rise in yields for the benchmark 10-year note since the aftermath of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers LEH in September 2008. ... more info |
| Want to improve your portfolios risk/return profile? Adding bonds creates a more balanced portfolio, strengthening diversification and calming volatility. You can get your start in bond investing by learning a few basic bond market terms. ... more info |
| Credit Suisse says Travelers, W.R. Berkley, Chubb and Allstate are most exposed. ... more info |
| Government data showed the economy grew last quarter at an annual rate of 2.6 percent, faster than previously estimated. ... more info |
| As much of Europe continues to struggle with debt, China has said it will help out by buying bonds from stricken Greece and Portugal, but part of the price will be enduring lectures from the new paymasters. ... more info |
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| Reports on weekly jobless claims and durable goods could make Thursday morning the busiest trading session of the week, but a shortened day for bonds and commodities markets could quickly turn the session into a sleeper. ... more info |
| Joel Levington, managing director of corporate credit at Brookfield Investment Management, said one strategy is to fish for winners among the lower-rated investment grade bonds. ... more info |
| * Common currency hits lifetime low vs CHF * Euro periphery bonds pressured, stocks edge up* MSCI world equity index nears highest since Sept. 2008 By Naomi Tajitsu LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The euro ... ... more info |
| Along with signs of an improving economy and a tax cut package passed last week, the increase in corporate deals has helped drive up shares. ... more info |
| Dec 22 (Reuters) - Brisa-Auto-Estradas de PortugalS.A.(BRI.LS: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) *Moody's confirms Baa1 ratings of bonds transferred toBrisa Concessao Rodoviaria; stable outlook... ... more info |
| * Common currency hits lifetime low vs CHF * Euro periphery bonds pressured, stocks supported* MSCI world equity index little changed on day By Naomi Tajitsu LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The euro hit an ... ... more info |
| * Shares buoyed by positive Q3 GDP growth * Currency traders eye central bank for direction * Central Bank auctions 15 bln shillings in bonds NAIROBI, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Kenyan shares rose on Wednesdayafter ... ... more info |
| JAKARTA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Indonesia's finance ministry bought back 643 billion rupiah ($71.11 million) of government bonds in an auction on Wednesday, said debt office chief Rahmat Waluyanto.($1 ... ... more info |
| Hamilton, Bermuda, December 22, 2010 - In connection with the settlement of the incentive offers for early conversion of the 2012 and 2014 convertible bonds, the number of outstanding ordinary shares in ... ... more info |
| Hamilton, Bermuda, December 22, 2010 - In connection with the settlement of the incentive offers for early conversion of the 2012 and 2014 convertible bonds, the number of outstanding ordinary shares in ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - German government bonds weresteady on Wednesday as the market wound down for the Christmasbreak, but bonds issued by highly indebted euro zone countrieswere set to remain under ... ... more info |
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| DnB NOR ASA announces that transfer of PA Resources AB's convertible bonds between Sweden and Norway will be temporarily stopped from 27 December 2010 to 17 January 2011 in connection with payment ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds edgedhigher on Wednesday, taking their early cues from higher U.S.Treasuries, with the market waiting to gauge investor demand fornew two-year debt following ... ... more info |
| The European Union and euro zone finalized funding plans for Ireland's bailout, in what will be the first test to the region's new rescue mechanisms. ... more info |
| Fitch ratings agency on Tuesday warned of a possible downgrade of Greek bonds, adding pressure on the government as it debates the 2011 budget in parliament. ... more info |
| States and local municipalities sold more debt in 2010 than any prior year, boosted in large part by sales of taxable Build America Bonds before the program expires at the end of this month. ... more info |
| Treasurys tried to rally again as the Federal Reserve bought bonds, but prices ended up little changed in thin trading before the holiday. ... more info |
| Spain held a successful debt auction, though it had to pay higher yields, shortly after the ratings agency Moody’s put Portugal on review for a possible downgrade. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank's chief economist has defended a program to buy government bonds which is meant to ease the debt crisis but that some top officials within the bank have criticized as potentially dangerous. ... more info |
| Spain held a successful debt auction, though it had to pay higher yields, shortly after the ratings agency Moody’s put Portugal on review for a possible downgrade. ... more info |
| * C$ hits session low, pares losses to 98.09 U.S. cents * Bond prices rise across the curve * Canada Nov inflation eases beyond expectations * Bank of Canada seen holding rates steady (Adds details) TORONTO, ... ... more info |
| FRANKFURT, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The European Central Bankcomfortably attracted the 72.5 billion euros it needed to offsetits purchases of euro zone government bonds on Tuesday. The ECB takes seven-day deposits ... ... more info |
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| Investors were slow to push stocks higher after a run of solid economic data had sent the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index up 5.4 percent for the month. ... more info |
| Moody's has warned that it may downgrade Portugal's government bonds because of concerns over the country's ability to access debt markets, weak economic growth and the funding difficulties facing Portuguese banks. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds edgedlower on Tuesday after two days of large gains, with the marketstalling ahead of a policy decision by the Bank of Japan. * The benchmark 10-year ... ... more info |
| * Euro hits all-time low versus Swiss franc, Aussie dollar * Stocks rebound in choppy session on repositioning * Oil seesaws, ends higher, on prospect of future rallies * Bonds slip late in day after Federal ... ... more info |
| Banks Look to Profit on Muni-Bond Fears Some of the world's biggest banks are lining up to profit from worries about the declining finances of U.S. cities and states, with an effort to attract more buyers and sellers of derivatives on municipal bonds. ... more info |
| * Profit-taking cited after a two-day bounce * Fed purchases, stocks influenced bonds in choppy trade * Fed bought $7.79 bln bonds in late morning * Fed bought $6.78 bln Dec 2014-Aug 2020 in afternoon ... ... more info |
| The greenback extends gains after the European Central Bank released data showing it sharply reduced purchases of European government bonds in the latest week. ... more info |
| The US Treasury bond yield curve is an excellent recession predictor. The difference between the six-month and 10-year yields turned negative ahead of each of the past seven recessions. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank has sharply reduced its purchases of bonds from vulnerable governments such as Greece, Ireland, or Portugal, despite pressure to do more to help fight the continent's crippling debt crisis. ... more info |
| * South Korea's military drill renews geopolitical jitters * Fed buys $7.79 bln bonds, eyes shorter issues in 2nd op * Fed's Bullard says QE2 "at least modestly successful" (Recasts lead, ... ... more info |
| Investors are moving out of municipals and into high-yield bonds. ... more info |
| Purchases of euro-zone government bonds by the European Central Bank slowed last week, according to data released Monday. The ECB said it settled 603 million euros worth of purchases in the week through Friday, down from 2.667 billion euros the previous week. ... more info |
| The dollar extended gains against the euro on Monday after the European Central Bank released data showing it sharply reduced its purchases of European government bonds in the latest week, according to media reports. ... more info |
| Mutual fund investors’ love affair with bonds may be finally over, after data showed that last week taxable bond funds saw their first net outflows in two years. ... more info |
| Some of the world's biggest banks are lining up to profit from worries about the declining finances of U.S. cities and states, with an effort to attract more buyers and sellers of derivatives on municipal bonds. ... more info |
| Investors are increasingly differentiating between U.S. state and local governments with strong finances and those facing big fiscal woes. The growing interest-rate spreads bring echoes of the European debt crisis. ... more info |
| By Takaya Yamaguchi and Yoshiyasu Shida TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Japan plans to issue 144.9 trillionyen ($1.72 trillion) in government bonds to the market in thefiscal year from next April, two sources ... ... more info |
| * MSCI world equity index steady on the day * European stocks edge higher; Korea tensions eyed * Euro falls amid debt concerns; government bonds firmer By Natsuko Waki LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - World ... ... more info |
| Dec 20 (Reuters) - AMB Funabashi Tokorozawa TMK * Moody's assigns ratings to AMB Funabashi Tokorozawa TMK'sSpecified Loan & Bonds ... more info |
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| Hamilton, Bermuda, December 20, 2010 - Seadrill is pleased to announce that holders of US$603.6 million in principal amount of its convertible bonds due 2012 (ISIN: NO0010395981) ("2012's") ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gained onMonday, adding to the previous session's rally as a recovery inU.S. Treasuries continued after last week's sharp sell-off. * March 10-year ... ... more info |
| Investors are increasingly differentiating between U.S. state and local governments with strong finances and those facing big fiscal woes. The growing interest-rate spreads bring echoes of the European debt crisis. ... more info |
| A BREATHER: The recent Treasury market rout took a pause Friday, as Europe's lingering debt problems returned investors to the relative safety of U.S. government bonds. Longer-dated Treasurys got a boost from the Federal Reserve buying $2 billion in bonds. ... more info |
| The recent drop in Treasurys took a pause on Friday as Europe's ongoing debt troubles had investors returning to the safety of U.S. government bonds. ... more info |
| U.S. state and local governments face a surge in borrowing costs after lawmakers refused to renew the federally subsidized Build America Bonds program used to fund infrastructure projects and create jobs. ... more info |
| * C$ slides to 98.74 U.S. cents * Canadian bond prices rise in light volume (Updates to close) TORONTO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar ended loweragainst the U.S. currency for a second straight ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Net speculative short bets onU.S. 10-year Treasury futures fell in advance of a two-day bondmarket rally, data released on Friday showed. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ... ... more info |
| WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - When the U.S. Congresspassed the $814 billion economic stimulus plan in 2009, itincluded a bevy of measures to help a municipal bond marketthat froze at the end of 2008 begin ... ... more info |
| * Fed bought $2.030 billion in long-dated Treasuries * Resistance for 10-year yield at 3.5-3.6 percent * November leading indicators up 1.1 pct * Index up for 5 months, Nov gain biggest since March * Weekly ... ... more info |
| In exchange for a $500 million investment, an Abu Dhabi fund will receive bonds and an undisclosed amount of equity in Carlyle. ... more info |
| U.S. state and local governments faced the realization on Friday that in just 14 days they will no longer be able to sell taxable Build America Bonds, the federally subsidized debt created in the economic stimulus plan to fund infrastructure projects and create jobs. ... more info |
| Treasury prices rose on Friday, pushing yields down from near seven-month highs. As traders increasingly expect a meeting of European leaders to be disappointing, leaving risk revolving around sovereign debt to potentially continue to spook investors in the new year. ... more info |
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| Hamilton, Bermuda, December 17, 2010 - Seadrill Limited is pleased to announce that holders of approximately US$340,000,000 of Seadrill's convertible bonds due 2012 and approximately US$400,000,000 ... ... more info |
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| Cecon has received non-binding indications showing that the contemplated new bonds of USD 5-7 million will be fully subscribed by certain shareholders and bondholders in the existing bond loans. The new ... ... more info |
| Moody's Investors Service said Friday it has cut its rating on Irish government bonds by five notches to Baa1 from Aa2. The credit rating agency said the outlook for the rating is negative. ... more info |
| SEOUL, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Hana Financial Group (086790.KS: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz )'sboard on Friday approved its plan to issue 1.2 trillion won($1.04 billion) in corporte bonds to ... ... more info |
| The step had been expected as a way for the bank to maintain its integrity as its holdings in European government bonds increase. ... more info |
| (The following was released by the rating agency) Dec. 17, 2010--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its 'BBB' rating to Daiwa Securities Group Inc.'s (BBB/Stable/A-2) series ... ... more info |
| BACK INTO BONDS: Traders moved money back into bonds, enticed by rising yields. Yields on Treasurys have been at their highest level in seven months. ... more info |
| Mutual fund investors’ love affair with bonds may be finally over, after data showed that last week taxable bond funds saw their first net outflows in two years. ... more info |
| Mutual fund investors’ love affair with bonds may be finally over, after data showed that last week taxable bond funds saw their first net outflows in two years.
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| Spain's final foray into the market for long-term bonds this year was an expensive exercise for the government, coming a day after Moody's warned that it might downgrade the country's credit rating. ... more info |
| The joint issuance of bonds by euro-zone member states is no solution for the region's sovereign-debt problems, said Axel Weber, the president of the Deutsche Bundesbank and member of the ECB's governing council. ... more info |
| The world's biggest bond fund may be losing its appetite for bonds, as Pimco Total Return Fund is expanding its investment guidelines. ... more info |
| Spain's final foray into the market for long-term bonds this year was an expensive exercise for the government, coming a day after Moody's warned that it might downgrade the country's credit rating. ... more info |
| Moody's ratings agency on Thursday warned of a possible multi-notch downgrade of Greek bonds, in a new setback for the Socialist government already plagued by escalating strikes and violent protests. ... more info |
| * Treasuries end higher after fluctuating throughout day * Bonds seen oversold in the short term * Yields seen likely to rise medium term, end 2011 higher (Adds comments, updates prices) By Karen Brettell ... ... more info |
| Re-remics are a regulatory arbitrage with negative economic value -- you take a bunch of bonds , and then spend lots of money on bankers and lawyers and ratings agencies in order to transform them into ... ... more info |
| The step had been expected as a way for the bank to maintain its integrity as its holdings in European government bonds increase. ... more info |
| * Spain sells 2.4 billion euros of 10- and 15-year bonds * EU summit outcome likely to be "technical", analyst says * Bunds slip as upbeat U.S. data weighs on Treasuries By William James LONDON, ... ... more info |
| Mutual fund investors’ love affair with bonds may be finally over, after data showed that last week taxable bond funds saw their first net outflows in two years. ... more info |
| Mutual fund investors’ love affair with bonds may be finally over, after data showed that last week taxable bond funds saw their first net outflows in two years.
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| The world's biggest bond fund may be losing its appetite for bonds. ... more info |
| Spain paid a sharply higher interest rate on an auction of long-term bonds while a new strike hit Greece, raising pressure on Europe ahead of a summit meeting. ... more info |
| The step had been expected as a way for the bank to maintain its integrity as its holdings in European government bonds increase. ... more info |
| The step had been expected as a way for the bank to maintain its integrity as its holdings in European government bonds increase. ... more info |
| (Repeats to cover additional alerts) COPENHAGEN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Denmark will replace keyon-the-run goverment bonds with new 2, 5 and 10-year maturitiesin 2011 and will continue its treasury bill programme ... ... more info |
| COPENHAGEN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Denmark will replace keyon-the-run goverment bonds with new 2, 5 and 10-year maturitiesin 2011 and will continue its treasury bill programme to meetits funding needs, the ... ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve's quantitative easing programme has created an aversion to Treasury bonds among investors - but this is likely to dissipate, says Leigh Skene at Lombard Street Research. ... more info |
| * Foreigners buy C$9.51 billion in Canadian securities * Canadians add C$821 million in foreign securities (Adds details) OTTAWA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Foreign investors continued tofavor Canadian securities ... ... more info |
| * Spain sells 2.4 billion euros of 10- and 15-year bonds * U.S. Treasuries' earlier losses ease; Bund is flat * EU summit outcome likely to be "technical," analyst says (Adds quote, changes ... ... more info |
| * European shares, euro near flat in cautious trade * EU summit begins, Spain pays premium at bond auction * Euro zone peripheral bonds dip * Treasuries win some reprieve from recent sell-off By Neal Armstrong ... ... more info |
| Spain's Treasury sold €2.4bn of 10- and 15-year government bonds in the last scheduled auction of the year, paying higher yields than in previous sales amid continuing market doubts about the solvency of economies on the eurozone's periphery. ... more info |
| Spain's final foray into the market for long-term bonds this year was an expensive exercise for the government, coming a day after Moody's warned that it might downgrade the country's credit rating. ... more info |
| Spain's final foray into the market for long-term bonds this year was an expensive exercise for the government, coming a day after Moody's warned that it might downgrade the country's credit rating. ... more info |
| * Spain sells 2.4 billion euros of 10- and 15-year bonds * U.S. Treasuries' earlier losses ease; Bund is flat * EU summit outcome likely to be "technical," analyst says (Changes lead, adds ... ... more info |
| The Spanish government on Thursday sold 2.4 billion euros worth of bonds in its closely-watched, final debt auction of the year on Thursday. The government said it sold 1.782 billion euros of 10-year bonds, with the marginal yield jumping to 5.485% from 4.632% in a previous sale of the same issue on Nov. 18. ... more info |
| BERLIN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The German government will issue302 billion euros worth of bonds and treasury bills in 2011, thecountry's debt management office said on Thursday. German Finance Agency said ... ... more info |
| * WHAT: 10-year, 15-year bonds * WHEN: Dec. 16 at approximately 0940 GMT * Benchmark 10-yr yields seen rising 80 bps vs last auction * Bond sale the last programmed this year By Paul Day MADRID, Dec 16 ... ... more info |
| The Reserve Bank of India stays pat on interest rates, but cuts the proportion of deposits that commercial banks must park in government bonds and other approved securities by one percentage point to 24% to ease a liquidity crunch in the banking system. ... more info |
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| LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedlower on Thursday, pulled down by further weakness in U.S.Treasuries, while sentiment towards the euro zone's moreindebted issuers will be tested ... ... more info |
| * India cbank leaves key interest rates, CRR unchanged * India cbank lowers statutory liquidity ratio for banks * Cbank to buy 480 bln rupees of bonds in next month * Bond yields, swap rates fall after ... ... more info |
| TTS has successfully completed the placement of a MNOK 200 convertible bond as announced on December 14.The subordinated convertible bonds will have a coupon of 8.00% payable quarterly in arrears and ... ... more info |
| The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday cut the proportion of deposits that commercial banks are required to park in government bonds and other approved securities by one percentage point to 24% to ease a liquidity crunch in the banking system. ... more info |
| Spain was again forced to pay sharply higher yields than previously to sell $3.17 billion of long-term government bonds, but it passed its penultimate debt sale for the year. ... more info |
| Dec 15 (Reuters) - Westchester County Health Care Corp: Moody's assigns Aa1/VMIG 1 letter of credit-backed rating to the Westchester County Health Care Corporation revenue bonds, series 2010D. ... more info |
| Dec 15 (Reuters) - Covina Water Enterprise: Moody's assigns A1 rating to Covina Water Enterprise Water Revenue bonds. ... more info |
| MANUFACTURING BOOST: A stronger report on industrial production from the Federal Reserve dampened interest in Treasurys. Traders have been selling bonds since early October on signs that the economy is improving. ... more info |
| * Bonds fall, erasing earlier gains, as selling persists * Fewer Treasuries offered to Fed in purchase program * 2-yr to 30-yr Treasury yield gap widens to record (Adds analyst quotes, updates prices) ... ... more info |
| BRASILIA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run developmentbank BNDES will reserve 10 billion reais ($5.9 billion) to buylong-term corporate bonds, bank president Luciano Coutinho saidon Wednesday. ... ... more info |
| Moody's has warned it may downgrade Spanish government bonds because of the country's likely difficulty in raising some €300bn next year, the problems of its savings banks and the debts of its autonomous regions. ... more info |
| Gulf bond marketsmay have flourished in recent years, but they remain dominated by sovereign or sovereign-linked debt. Lower-rated entities have proved either reluctant or unable to convince investors to buy their paper. ... more info |
| The German chancellor resisted pressure to consider introducing shared “euro bonds,” saying that was not the answer to Europe’s debt challenges. ... more info |
| * Spanish bonds reverse earlier losses * Moody's warning on Spanish debt causes initial selloff * 10-year Bund yields test key level, rebound * Portugal pays up to sell treasury bills (Changes lead, ... ... more info |
| (Corrects headline to erasing gains instead of losses) (Updates action on 30-year bond) NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The price of U.S. 30-yearTreasury bonds erased gains and briefly turned negative onWednesday ... ... more info |
| * Spanish bonds underperform, Moody's reviews rating * Concession building ahead of auction also weighs * Ten-year Bund yields test key level, rebound * Portugal pays up to sell treasury bills By Kirsten ... ... more info |
| European stocks and the euro fell after Moody's Investors Service put Spanish bonds on watch for a ratings downgrade. ... more info |
| European stocks and the euro fell after Moody's Investors Service put Spanish bonds on watch for a ratings downgrade. ... more info |
| Moody's, the credit ratings agency, has said it may downgrade Spanish government bonds because of the country's likely difficulty in raising large sums of money next year, the problems of its savings banks and the debts incurred by its autonomous regions. ... more info |
| * Spanish bonds underperform, Moody's reviews rating * Concession building ahead of auction also weighs * Ten-year Bund yields test key level, rebound By Kirsten Donovan LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - ... ... more info |
| Dec 15 (Reuters) - * Moody's has assigned an A2 rating to Marina Coast WaterDistrict's 2010 Subordinate Enterprise Revenue Bonds. ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - German government bonds weresteady on Wednesday, having bounced off lows seen in after-hourstrading the previous session, finding some support as creditrating agency Moody's ... ... more info |
| *To offer trades in gov't bonds, convertible debentures *Provides more access for retail investors By Jennifer Kwan TORONTO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Canadian alternative stocktrading system Omega ATS said ... ... more info |
| BANGKOK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Thoresen Thai Agencies PclTTA.BK: * To sell up to $140 million of convertible bonds in aprivate placement, the company said in a statement to the stockexchange; the bonds will ... ... more info |
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| The equities indexes had a modest response to the statement issued after the meeting of Federal Reserve policy makers. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds slid onWednesday, with futures hitting an eight-month low, as anothertumble in U.S. Treasuries dampened sentiment which had slightlyimproved the previous ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The benchmark 10-year Japanesegovernment bond yield rose above 1.270 percent to a six-monthhigh on Wednesday, after U.S. Treasuries tumbled when the FederalReserve showed no signs ... ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve announced that it was maintaining its plan to buy $600 billion in government securities. ... more info |
| Reports say that the bank may seek to increase its capital reserves to cover risks from the purchase of Greek, Irish and Portuguese bonds. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve on Tuesday offered only a cautious nod to the economy's improving prospects as it put a spotlight on lofty unemployment and reaffirmed its commitment to buy $600 billion in bonds. ... more info |
| Stocks closed off session highs, yet the Dow still hit its highest level since before Lehman Brothers collapsed as Treasury yields soared in the wake of the Federal Reserve's reaffirmation of its decision to buy bonds to stimulate the economy. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve announced that it was maintaining its plan to buy $600 billion in government securities. ... more info |
| Terrified by irresponsible fiscal and monetary policies, the bond market vigilantes are out in force. So rose the cry, as rates on government bonds jumped last week. Alas for the panic-mongers, this glib story is nonsense. ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries extended theirlosses on Tuesday after the Federal Reserve showed no signs ofcurtailing its economic stimulus measures, raising the prospectof accelerating economic ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt pricesextended losses on Tuesday following the release of the FederalReserve's policy statement at the conclusion of its one-daymeeting. Treasuries pared ... ... more info |
| The Fed stuck to its policy of buying $600 billion in Treasury bonds and keeping short-term interest rates near zero amid signs that the recovery is gathering steam. ... more info |
| Prices of municipal bonds fell sharply for the second day, driving yields on long-term bonds to the highest points in more than 18 months, as investors worried about the impact of the end of a federally subsidized borrowing program. ... more info |
| France and Germany have come out against the idea of bonds guaranteed collectively by the euro zone, not by individual countries. But the idea's time may come. ... more info |
| (Adds details, trader comment and background) MIAMI, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bonds prices sankon Tuesday as investors worried that a flood of new tax-exemptdebt sales this month will swamp longer-dated ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bondstraded more than a point lower in price on Tuesday, after areport showed that U.S. retail sales rose more than expectedand before a closely watched ... ... more info |
| Dec 14 (Reuters) -Mamaroneck * Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aa2 rating tothe Village of Mamaroneck's (NY) $12.7 million PublicImprovement Serial Bonds, Series 2010B ... more info |
| Reference is made to Bondholder's meeting 10 December 2010. Any Bondholder who is interested in subscribing for bonds in the New Loan, should contact Ivar Halvorsen at Cecon (by e-mail to ivar.halvorsen@cecon.no ... ... more info |
| FRANKFURT, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The European Central Bankcomfortably attracted the 72 billion euros it needed to offsetits purchases of euro-zone government bonds on Tuesday. The ECB takes seven-day deposits ... ... more info |
| Investors spent the day waiting for the outcome of a Senate vote on the proposed tax deal and the last Federal Reserve policy meeting of the year. ... more info |
| (The following was released by the rating agency) December 14 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has today assigned a final 'AAA(twn)' rating to CPC Corporation, Taiwan's TWD16bn senior unsecured guaranteed ... ... more info |
| MUMBAI, Dec 14 (Reuters) - India's most traded 8.13percent, 2022 bond yield IN081322G=CC opened down 5 basispoints at 8.07 on Tuesday after the central bank said late onMonday it would buy bonds worth ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds rose onTuesday, drawing impetus from a rebound in U.S. Treasuries,although caution towards a 20-year debt auction later in the daylimited gains. * Thursday's ... ... more info |
| (The following was released by the rating agency) December 13 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BB' rating to the following bonds issued on behalf of Perry County Memorial Hospital: --$45,740,000 ... ... more info |
| Yields on long-term municipal bonds have risen to the highest levels in more than a year as the $2,900bn market grapples with the ramifications of the likely end of a popular subsidy programme. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank stepped up purchases of euro-zone government bonds but the total amount fell short of expectations, underlining the ECB's reluctance to expand support for the bond market. ... more info |
| Investors demanded higher interest payments on municipal bonds amid strong year-end issuance, pushing yields to the highest levels since 2009, on news that the Build America Bonds program appeared increasingly unlikely to be extended. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank stepped up purchases of euro-zone government bonds but the total amount fell short of expectations, underlining the ECB's reluctance to expand support for the bond market. ... more info |
| U.S. Treasurys swung from losses to gains after the Federal Reserve stepped into the market to buy government bonds on Monday. ... more info |
| * C$ ends at 99.07 U.S. cents * Touches highest level since Dec. 7 * Bank Governor Carney's speech keeps investors cautious * Canadian bond prices flat to higher (Updates to close) TORONTO, Dec 13 ... ... more info |
| Government bond prices in Europe fell on Monday, tracking a renewed slide in U.S. Treasuries, with a figures from the European Central Bank showing it had bought fewer bonds than some investors had anticipated. ... more info |
| Expectations that a tax cut package will pass the Senate and a round of corporate deals pushed stocks higher Monday. Treasury bond yields fell after briefly touching their highest levels since June. ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Long-dated U.S. Treasuriesrose into positive territory on Monday, following securitiesmaturing in three to seven years. Treasuries opened lower and showed losses through much ... ... more info |
| The European Central Bank stepped up purchases of euro-zone government bonds but the total amount fell short of expectations, underlining the ECB's reluctance to expand support for the bond market. ... more info |
| Treasurys rallied, recouping some ground after a sharp selloff in the previous week, as recent selling turned government bonds into an enticing bargain for investors. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank stepped up purchases of euro-zone government bonds but the total amount fell short of expectations, underlining the ECB's reluctance to expand support for the bond market. ... more info |
| The price of gold and Western stock markets are likely to see strong gains in the new year, but the recent selloff in long-dated government bonds could be stalled by the Federal Reserve, Robin Griffiths, technical strategist at Cazenove Capital, told CNBC Monday. ... more info |
| Byron Wien, vice chairman of Blackstone, advocates putting 20% of one's portfolio into emerging-market equities, and 20% into high-yield bonds. ... more info |
| German family businesses are urging Chancellor Angela Merkel to resist calls for the creation of pan-European government bonds and instead advocating a debt restructuring for troubled eurozone countries. ... more info |
| Expectations that the Senate will vote to extend tax cuts helped fuel early gains in the stock market Monday. Treasury bond yields rose to their highest levels since June. ... more info |
| Dec 13 (Reuters) - Hennepin County (MN) * Moody's Assigns Aaa rating and stable outlook to HennepinCounty's (MN) $110 million GO senior sales tax revenue bonds,SERIES 2010E ... more info |
| Dollar Steady Ahead of Fed The dollar was relatively steady across the board in subdued market conditions as traders prepared for the Federal Reserve meeting and continued to respond to a selloff in U.S. government bonds. ... more info |
| * Bond's simple yield 7.28 percent * 86 percent of demand met, shares higher ISTANBUL, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Akbank (AKBNK.IS: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) said in astatement on Monday it ... ... more info |
| The European Central Bank and national central banks in the euro zone stepped up purchases of euro-zone government bonds last week but the total amount fell short of expectations, underlining the ECB's reluctance to vastly expand support for the bond market. ... more info |
| Huntington Bancshares said it plans to offer $920 million in common stock and offer $300 million in debt to help repay $1.4 billion that it received under the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program. ... more info |
| * Pressure rises on U.S. bonds * World stocks add to recent gains * Chinese stocks rally on relief about interest rates * Dollar stronger, euro slips By Jeremy Gaunt , European Investment Correspondent ... ... more info |
| * Pressure rises on U.S. bonds * World stocks add to recent gains * Dollar stronger, euro slips By Jeremy Gaunt , European Investment Correspondent LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Selling pressure on 10-year ... ... more info |
| * Bullish on German, UK government bonds * Dislikes Japan because of high debt level * Upbeat on Aussie infrastructure, utilities bonds By Cecile Lefort SYDNEY, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Fund manager BT Investment ... ... more info |
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| Dec 12 (Reuters) - State of New York Secured Hospital Revenue Refunding bonds: Moody's assigned Aa3 rating to $33.8 million State of New York Secured Hospital revenue refunding bonds (New York Downtown ... ... more info |
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| Dec 12 (Reuters) - Highlands County Health Facilities Authority: Moody's downgrades to A2 from Aaa and affirms at VMIG1 the letter of credit-backed rating of Highlands County Health Facilities Authority ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds slippedon Monday, resuming their recent fall after a sharp bounce theprevious session as the market braced for an upcoming 20-yearsale and took its cues ... ... more info |
| The sharp sell-off in government bonds last week has left some investors, so one bond market strategist told the FT last week, "shell- shocked at the speed of the rise in yields". Hmmm: if that is the case, it seems the investors in question would do well to consider a crash course in financial market history. ... more info |
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| General Electric shares jumped after the company said it would increase its dividend for a second time this year. ... more info |
| President Nicolas Sarkozy of France said citizens of the two nations “would not be pleased if they had to share in paying for the debts of other countries.” ... more info |
| The French president and the German chancellor joined forces on Friday to try to keep the issue from gaining ground at a summit meeting of E.U. leaders set for next week. ... more info |
| A dramatic sell-off in "core" government bonds, led by US Treasuries, dominated market action in a week that also saw gold touch a record peak and shares on Wall Street and in Europe reach their highest levels for more than two years. ... more info |
| * C$ edges up to 99.07 U.S. cents * Long-dated bonds stay lower after U.S. trade data * Get used to upward pressure on C$: Flaherty (Updates to close) By Ka Yan Ng TORONTO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The Canadian ... ... more info |
| Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell met some resistance to state spending and public indebtedness as she ran her last state Bond Commission meeting Friday. ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Net speculative short bets onU.S. 10-year Treasury futures declined even in the middle of adramatic bond market sell-off earlier this week, data releasedon Friday showed. The ... ... more info |
| This week's sell-off in US Treasury bonds has been acute. Over the course of two frenetic days prices suffered their biggest falls since Lehman's collapse. Government debt markets around the world tumbled, sending yields on bonds back to their highest levels since June. ... more info |
| Those gains came come if the yields on trading of bonds, currencies and commodities approach pre-recession levels. ... more info |
| Extending legislation that helps municipalities sell taxable bonds affordably could save taxpayers up to nearly $30 billion, according to estimates released Friday by the California Treasurer's Office. ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold peripheral government bonds rather than benchmark Germandebt rose on Friday with investors keeping to the sidelines as European Central Bank ... ... more info |
| * C$ edges up to 99.06 U.S. cents * Long-dated bond prices fall after U.S. trade data TORONTO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Canada's currency held higheragainst the U.S. dollar on Friday morning after Canadian ... ... more info |
| (Updates market action after data) NEW YORK, Dec 10 (Reuters) - U.S. long-dated Treasuryprices fell to session lows on Friday after government datashowed larger-than-expected rise in import and export ... ... more info |
| * Bonds steady after 10-year yield tests key level * Traders find solace after 30-year auction but still wary * Trade, consumer sentiment, import/export price on tap By Richard Leong NEW YORK, Dec 10 (Reuters) ... ... more info |
| Extending legislation that helps municipalities sell taxable bonds affordably could save taxpayers up to nearly $30 billion, according to estimates released Friday by the California Treasurer’s Office. ... more info |
| Negotiations with Chinese authorities are "moving in the right direction" to set a key yuan quota for next year, and China will issue billions more Hong Kong yuan-denominated debt, or dim sum bonds, Hong Kong's top central banker said. ... more info |
| The head of Italy's central bank says that the European Central Bank is putting its independence on the line by buying eurozone government bonds to ease the debt crisis. ... more info |
| * Bond issue oversubscribed * First non-banking corporate issue in years * Funds will boost working capital (Adds details throughout) LAGOS, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Flour Mills of Nigeria(FLOURMI.LG: Quote ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedhigher on Friday as U.S. Treasuries, the main driver for Bundsthis week, bounced back after a strong auction of 30-year bonds. The sale of $13 billion ... ... more info |
| Negotiations with Chinese authorities are "moving in the right direction" to set a key yuan quota for next year, and China will issue billions more Hong Kong yuan-denominated debt, or dim sum bonds, Hong Kong's top central banker said. ... more info |
| An auction of $13 billion of 30-year bonds by the Treasury attracted more than $35 billion in bids. ... more info |
| An auction of $13 billion of 30-year bonds by the Treasury attracted more than $35 billion in bids. ... more info |
| Continued turmoil in the US municipal bond market could pose problems for the development of the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan. ... more info |
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| Dec 9 (Reuters) - City of Vernon, CA: Moody's places on watchlist for possible downgrade the rating of the Cit of Vernon's, CA electric revenue bonds. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds edgedhigher on Friday, taking back some of the ground lost after aweek of heavy losses, as a surge in U.S. yields paused and gavethe market a breather. ... ... more info |
| The Dow dips as Democratic opposition to President Obama's proposed tax-cut deal spurs demand for Treasuries. Alix Steel has The Real Story. ... more info |
| An auction of $13 billion of 30-year bonds by the Treasury attracted more than $35 billion in bids. ... more info |
| The Dow dips as Democratic opposition to President Obama's proposed tax-cut deal spurs demand for Treasuries. ... more info |
| Treasury bonds staged a modest rebound following the steep sell-off of the past two sessions, although the drop in US yields failed to halt a rally for the dollar against the euro as worries over peripheral eurozone debt resurfaced. ... more info |
| Large domestic financial institutions and foreign central banks were big buyers at an auction of 30-year US Treasury bonds on Thursday, helping to ease anxieties about a further rise in yields for government debt. ... more info |
| * C$ little changed at 98.96 U.S. cents * Bonds edge up but gains capped by new supply (Adds details) TORONTO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar edged atouch higher against the U.S. currency in a restrained ... ... more info |
| Mirroring a similar movement in U.S. Treasury bonds, the risk premium on German bonds has spiked in recent days. In addition, government debt auctions have attracted weaker than usual demand. ... more info |
| An auction of $13 billion of 30-year bonds by the Treasury attracted more than $35 billion in bids. ... more info |
| * Strong indirect bids behind strong demand for 30Y bonds * Indirect bidding highest since Feb. 2006 * Yield comes in below expectations but higher vs November (Updates with details, quotes, byline) By ... ... more info |
| The Treasury Department sold $13 billion in 30-year bonds on Thursday at a yield of 4.41%, lower than traders expected and triggering a stronger rally in the broader market. Bidders offered to buy 2.74 times the amount of debt sold, close to an average of 2.75 times at the last four comparable sales. ... more info |
| Treasury prices rallied broadly after an auction of $13 billion in 30-year bonds met with strong demand. ... more info |
| Barclays Capital analysts said that next year equities will outperform and government bonds will do poorly. ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries prices erasedmost early gains on Thursday as selling resumed before theTreasury's auction of 30-year bonds set for early afternoon. The 30-year bond US30YT=RR, ... ... more info |
| * C$ edges up to 99.00 U.S. cents * Bonds flat to higher, tracking U.S. Treasuries (Adds details) TORONTO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar firmedslightly against the U.S. currency as recovery hopes ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| The markets for equities and government bonds have returned to their long-term pattern of moving in opposite directions as a result of a U.S. tax cuts deal that is expected to boost spending there. ... more info |
| U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open Thursday as investors continued to dump long-dated government bonds, weighing concerns about the size of the US budget deficit following a deal on tax cuts with the attractiveness of more risky assets like stocks. ... more info |
| World stocks ratcheted higher on Thursday, adding to December's rally, and U.S. Treasuries steadied following their recent sharp sell off. ... more info |
| * World stocks climb as December rally progresses * U.S. Treasuries, Bunds steady * Dollar slightly stronger By Jeremy Gaunt , European Investment Correspondent LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - World stocks ratcheted ... ... more info |
| * 10-year US yield at 3.26 pct vs overnight high of 3.33 pct * Australia dollar jumps on surprising strength in jobs * Treasury selloff may be reason to cut bonds, increase stocks (Recasts) By Kevin Plumberg ... ... more info |
| Dec 9 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corporation: Moody's Japan K.K. Assigned a Baa2 rating to various bonds issued by Toshiba Corporation. ... more info |
| * Some traders see U.S. bond yields peaking * 30-year T-notes auction, U.S. jobless claims in focus * Australian dollar jumps on massive jobs increase * Kiwi falls after dovish RBNZ comments By Hideyuki ... ... more info |
| Extension of the Bush tax cuts has stoked concerns in the bond market over Washington’s ability to control its budget deficit. ... more info |
| * 10-year US yield at 3.22 pct vs overnight high of 3.33 pct * Australia dollar jumps on surprising strength in jobs * Treasury selloff may be reason to cut bonds, increase stocks By Kevin Plumberg HONG ... ... more info |
| HONG KONG, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks are set to edgehigher on Thursday recovering slightly from the previoussession's drop in light volume after a sell-off in U.S. bonds hitAsian markets and ... ... more info |
| (The following was released by the rating agency) Dec. 9, 2010-Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today affirmed the ratings on the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) issued by Perpetual ... ... more info |
| Dec 8 (Reuters) - Housing Finance Authority of Miami Dade County: Moody's has assigned Aaa rating to Housing Finance Authority of Miami Dade County, FL, Home Ownership Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 2009 ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds dipped onThursday, taking early cues from the Nikkei's rise to aseven-month high, although losses were limited with a five-yearauction eyed to provide ... ... more info |
| A fresh sell-off in US government bonds dominated price action as the markets continued to weigh the implications of the tax deal cut by President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans this week. ... more info |
| The compromise backed by President Barack Obama and Republican leaders on extending tax cuts crushed bonds Wednesday as traders expected the plan to lead to higher budget deficits and a pickup in economic growth. ... more info |
| The bond market's horrific two-month stretch is teaching U.S. investors who poured some $700 billion into fixed income mutual funds in recent years a harsh lesson about risk. ... more info |
| The Dow edges up as investors grapple with the economic ramifications of President Obama's deal to extend Bush-era tax cuts. Gregg Greenberg has The Real Story. ... more info |
| BOND SHOCK: A deal between President Barack Obama and Republican leaders to extend tax cuts pushed bond prices sharply lower. Traders expect the deal to boost economic growth and increase the size of the budget deficit. ... more info |
| Municipal bond prices slid again on Wednesday, extending a sell-off that had been ignited on Tuesday by steep losses in Treasuries and anxieties about the possible end of a popular bond program. ... more info |
| U.S. stocks finished the day slightly higher on Wednesday, as a rally in financial stocks and hopes over the impact of tax cuts offset concerns about the deficit and a sell-off in government bonds. ... more info |
| Stocks are higher in midday trading while bonds are falling hard as investors weigh a tax cut plan backed by President Barack Obama and Republicans in Congress. ... more info |
| * German 10-year bond yield tops 3 pct on uncertainties * Financial markets nervous ahead of EU summit* EU applauds Irish budget, rescue funds set to flow (Recasts with German government spokesman) By ... ... more info |
| Stocks were little changed on Wednesday, weighed by gains in the dollar and higher bond yields, but analysts said they expect the market to regroup before attempting a rally into year-end. ... more info |
| * Higher bond yields, dollar pressure futures * McDonald's falls on weaker-than-expected Nov sales * Dow off 0.2 pct, S&P off 0.1 pct, Nasdaq up 0.04 pct * For up-to-the-minute market news see [STXNEWS/US] ... ... more info |
| Stocks advanced Wednesday, boosted by a handful of positive news on the corporate front, but a rise in bond yields and the dollar limited gains. Robert Millen, co-portfolio manager at Jensen Investment Management, and David Joy, chief market strategist at Columbia Management, shared their best plays. ... more info |
| BRATISLAVA, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Slovakia will place newthree-year zero coupon state bonds and decide between a seven orten-year fixed-rate bonds next year, the finance ministry's Debtand Liquidity Management ... ... more info |
| The European Central Bank is spending billions to prop up bond markets as investors bet against those same bonds. ... more info |
| U.S. government bonds extended sharp losses on Wednesday, pushing the dollar higher against the yen and the euro while sending most other investors fleeing to the sidelines. ... more info |
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| Analysts said that the deal to extend the Bush tax cuts had led to a difficult day in the bond markets. ... more info |
| Stocks rose and U.S. government bonds saw their worst sell-off in 18 months on Wednesday as a deal on U.S. taxes highlighted Washington's expansionary fiscal stance and its likely impact on growth and future deficits. ... more info |
| * U.S. bond yields extend surge on deficit worries * Dollar rises versus yen, Nikkei gains almost 1 pct * European equities nudge up, debt crisis on back-burner * Gold falls from fresh record peak, oil ... ... more info |
| * Bunds dragged lower by U.S. Treasuries * Peripheral yields riose after no new action on crisis * Germany to sell 5 billion euros of two-year bonds By Kirsten Donovan LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - German ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - German government bonds fell onWednesday under pressure from a spike higher in U.S. Treasuryyields, although traders said the move was overdone given thetension surrounding some ... ... more info |
| The European Central Bank is spending billions to prop up bond markets as investors bet against those same bonds. ... more info |
| (The following was released by the rating agency) Dec. 8, 2010--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today raised to 'AAA (sf)' from 'AA (sf)' its rating on the class J unsecured bonds ... ... more info |
| By Amy PyettDec 8 (Reuters) - JFM: Moody's Japan K.K. Has assigned a Aa2 rating to a domestic bond by the Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities (JFM). ... more info |
| (The following was released by the rating agency) Dec. 8, 2010--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its 'AA' rating to Toyota Finance Corp.'s (TFC: AA/Negative/A-1+) JPY20 ... ... more info |
| A further rise in U.S. Treasury yields, taking the return on 10-year bonds to their highest level since June this year, was keeping the dollar well supported. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank is spending billions to prop up bond markets as investors bet against those same bonds. ... more info |
| The bank will pay a total of $137 million to settle complaints over its role in a conspiracy to rig bids on municipal bond contracts. ... more info |
| U.S. government bonds extended sharp losses on Wednesday, pushing the dollar higher against the yen and the euro while sending most other investors fleeing to the sidelines. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank is spending billions to prop up bond markets as investors bet against those same bonds. ... more info |
| The bank will pay a total of $137 million to settle complaints over its role in a conspiracy to rig bids on municipal bond contracts. ... more info |
| KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 - - RAM Ratings has placed a Rating Watch with a negative outlook on the BB3/NP stand-alone ratings of MAA Holdings Berhad's (MAA Holdings or the Company) 200 million ringgit Commercial ... ... more info |
| Dec 8 (Reuters) - Toyota Finance: Moody's Japan K.K. Assigned (P)Aa2 rating to Toyota Finance domestic bonds. ... more info |
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| Dec 7 (Reuters) - Yale-New haven Hospital: Moody's Investors Service assigned Aa3 rating to Yale-New Haven Hospital's (YNHH) $104.9 million, series M revenue bonds. ... more info |
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| Dec 7 (Reuters) - Lower Alabama Gas District: Moody's Investors Service confirmed Aa2/ VMIG 1 rating of Lower Alabama Gas District Gas Supply Variable Rate Revenue Bonds, 2007A. ... more info |
| * Passage in Congress seen likely despite Democratic anger * Investors dump U.S. Treasuries * Build America Bonds, other details in flux (Adds bond market losses, Obama quote) By Kim Dixon and Richard ... ... more info |
| BofA Settles Bid-Rigging Case Bank of America will pay $137 million to settle allegations that it participated in a bid-rigging conspiracy to defraud government entities that sought to invest proceeds raised through municipal bonds. ... more info |
| (Updates market action after 30-year bonds) NEW YORK, Dec 7 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bondprices shed 3 points on Tuesday as a market selloff gatheredmomentum in the wake of a disappointing $32 ... ... more info |
| The tax deal in Washington led investors to dump government bonds on Tuesday, with yields on Treasurys hitting their highest level in six months and municipal bonds. ... more info |
| Long-term tax-exempt municipal bonds fell Tuesday after President Barack Obama and Republican congressional leaders declined to include an extension of the popular Build America Bonds in a bill extending tax cuts for two years. ... more info |
| Bank of America will pay $137 million to settle allegations that it participated in a bid-rigging conspiracy to defraud government entities that sought to invest proceeds raised through municipal bonds. ... more info |
| (Updates market action) NEW YORK, Dec 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasuries market lostmore ground early Tuesday with 30-year debt falling 2 points,as investors bailed out of bonds in favor of stocks and otherrisky ... ... more info |
| * C$ higher at 99.83 U.S. cents * Bonds lower across curve, track U.S. debt prices By Jennifer Kwan TORONTO, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Canada's dollar rose on Tuesday,boosted by a U.S. tax deal and optimism ... ... more info |
| * European bond markets unimpressed by lack of decisions * Euro zone ministers say existing crisis fund big enough * Proposal for euro zone bonds not discussed at Monday talks * Stark rules out step change ... ... more info |
| FRANKFURT, Dec 7 (Reuters) - The European Central Bankcomfortably attracted the 69 billion euros it needed to offsetits purchases of euro-zone government bonds on Tuesday, but hadto pay a higher rate of ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Spanish government bonds rather than benchmark German debtrose on Tuesday, as tension among the euro zone's peripheralissuers remained ... ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve chairman said that the economy was struggling to become “self-sustaining” without government help. ... more info |
| * European bond markets unimpressed by lack of decisions * Euro zone ministers say existing crisis fund big enough * Proposal for euro zone bonds not discussed at Monday talks * Stark rules out step change ... ... more info |
| Reference is made to the notification sent 6 December 2010 regarding a potential new bond issue by Schibsted ASA.Schibsted ASA has successfully completed issuance of NOK 700 million in the Norwegian bond ... ... more info |
| Oil prices eased but hovered at $89 a barrel on Tuesday in Asia amid renewed concerns over the European debt crisis after credit ratings agency Moody's downgraded Hungary's government bonds. ... more info |
| Dec 6 (Reuters) - Orange County local Transportation Authority: Moody's Investors Service corrects rating of Orange County Local Transportation Authority senior bonds to Aa1 from Aa2. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds dipped asinvestors took light profits after the previous day's rally, withcaution ahead of a 30-year auction adding to the downwardpressure on the ... ... more info |
| * Euro zone ministers say existing crisis fund big enough * Proposal for euro zone bonds not discussed at Monday talks * Tuesday focus will be on bond market reaction * EU finance ministers gather early ... ... more info |
| Angela Merkel wasted little time throwing a bucket of cold water on calls for the creation of common European bonds. But there may be another solution to salvage the euro. ... more info |
| Germany moved to close off debate on an increase to a 750 billion euro bailout fund, or the more radical step of issuing common euro-zone bonds. ... more info |
| Peripheral eurozone government bonds went back on the defensive and the euro came under fresh pressure as concerns intensified over apparent discord among officials at measures to resolve the region's debt crisis. ... more info |
| THE LATEST: European officials wrestled over whether to commit more money to help stabilize the euro as the European Central Bank revealed it has stepped up purchases of government bonds in an attempt to restore confidence in the EU's single currency bloc. ... more info |
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| The European Central Bank said Monday that it increased its purchases of government bonds last week in an effort to calm financial markets, but the intervention was smaller than expected. ... more info |
| * Bernanke: Bond purchases beyond $600 billion possible * Fed buys $2 billion in long-dated government bonds * Price gains may take shine off of the week's auctions (Adds trader's comments, updates ... ... more info |
| Argentina has announced its repayment plan for another $340 million in defaulted debt. Holders of Argentine Brady Bonds would get both principal and interest with a package of new bonds payable in 2017 and a relatively small amount of cash. ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 6 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bondstraded over a point higher in price on Monday afternoon,extending a safe-haven rally on comments from Federal ReserveChairman Ben Bernanke that more ... ... more info |
| * Bernanke: Bond purchases beyond $600 billion possible * Technicals, this week's supply curb early market gains * Fed buys $2 bln in long-dated government bonds (Updates market action, adds quote) ... ... more info |
| European officials wrestled over whether to commit more money to help stabilize the euro as the European Central Bank revealed it has stepped up purchases of government bonds in an attempt to restore confidence in the EU's single currency bloc. ... more info |
| * Rand seen range-bound until current account data * Bonds weaker, yields climb higher * Stocks gain for 4th day By Xola Potelwa and Tiisetso Motsoeneng JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) - South Africa's rand ... ... more info |
| Treasury prices rose on Monday, pushing yields down, as uncertainty about sovereign debt in Europe and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke over the weekend about potentially buying more bonds increased demand for U.S. debt. ... more info |
| * Bernanke: bond purchases beyond $600 billion possible * Technicals, this week's supply curb early market gains * Fed sets to buy $1.5 bln to $2.5 bln in long-dated bonds By Richard Leong NEW YORK, ... ... more info |
| Euro-zone leaders will consider boosting their emergency lending facility, though Germany is staunchly against to the idea. Chancellor Angela Merkel also opposes a plan to issue common euro-zone government bonds. ... more info |
| * Periphery uneasy ahead of Eurogroup meeting * Bernanke's QE comments support Bunds * Treasury/Bund spread almost halves By Kirsten Donovan LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Trading of sovereign bonds from ... ... more info |
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| Schibsted ASA is contemplating issuing new unsecured bonds in the Norwegian bond market with maturity in December 2013 and in December 2015.As previously announced, the purpose of the contemplated bond ... ... more info |
| Credit ratings agency Moody's has downgraded Hungary's government bonds by two notches, citing worries about public finance policies and exposure to foreign financial shocks, such as the European debt crisis. ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Monday,boosted by recovery hopes after Federal Reserve Chairman BenBernanke said that the central bank is open to buying more U.S.government bonds to support ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedhigher on Monday, supported by firmer U.S. Treasuries afterFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke did not rule out bondpurchases beyond those planned. ... ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve could end up buying more than the $600 billion in U.S. government bonds it has committed to purchase if the economy fails to respond or unemployment stays too high, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds bounced onMonday, with futures paring the previous day's losses, as themarket drew early impetus from weaker-than-expected U.S. jobsdata released ... ... more info |
| After a stellar two-year run, the bond market is stumbling and a number of investors are betting that stocks will post better returns in the coming months. ... more info |
| Treasury market participants should brace themselves for volatile trading this week, and for the rest of December, as bonds continue to be buffeted by euro-zone debt concerns and U.S. data in thin year-end trade. ... more info |
| Europe's leaders face fresh splits over how to tackle the eurozone's escalating crisis after being urged to create as rapidly as possible a vast market for joint European government bonds, a move almost certain to be blocked by Germany. ... more info |
| All three major Wall Street exchanges closed at least 2.2 percent higher for the week. ... more info |
| Since most investors own bonds for yield and safety, we believe neither are present in the marketplace today. Thus when the bubble starts to crack, equities and, in particular yield equities, should be the beneficiaries. ... more info |
| More speculative traders are bearish on U.S. 10-year Treasury futures than bullish for the first time since August, data released on Friday showed. ... more info |
| (Updates market action on 30-year bonds) NEW YORK, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. 30-year Treasury bondfell nearly 1 point in price on Friday after a downbeat jobsreport spurred the view that the Federal Reserve ... ... more info |
| * Ireland, Portugal outperform as ECB keeps buying bonds * Real money investors seen selling Irish, Spanish debt * Bunds pare losses on below-forecast U.S. jobs data (Updates market figures, trader quote) ... ... more info |
| * Benchmark prices rise, but gains ebb into midday * 30-yr bonds fall on lower medium-term rate hike fears * Fed buys $6.81 billion in bonds due 2013 and 2014 (Updates market action, adds quotes) By Karen ... ... more info |
| (Updates market action on long-dated issues) NEW YORK, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Long-dated U.S. government debtprices turned flat to negative on Friday, paring gainsfollowing a mildly positive report on the U.S. ... ... more info |
| * Bonds prices jump on short-covering after weak payrolls * Fed to buy $6-$8 bln in notes due 2013 to 2014, * Impending Treasury supply may limit gains (Updates market action, adds quotes, byline) NEW ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| * Stocks add slightly to two-week closing high * Euro approaching key technical level * Bunds slightly lower; ECB buying bonds again -traders * U.S. stock futures signal slightly higher Wall Street open ... ... more info |
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| November retail sales in the United States exceeded analyst estimates, posting one of the biggest increases in three years. ... more info |
| Financial markets steadied on Friday after the European Central Bank said it was continuing to buy euro zone government bonds to counter a destabilizing rise in peripheral countries' borrowing costs. ... more info |
| VIENNA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank has beenenergetic in its purchases of government bonds this week, ECBGoverning Council member Ewald Nowotny said on Friday. "Through the SMP (bond ... ... more info |
| Dec 3 (Reuters) - Butler Health System: Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the Baa1 rating assigned to Butler Health System's (BHS) $75.9 million of outstanding bonds issued by the Butler County ... ... more info |
| Dec 3 (Reuters) - Japan Tobacco: Moody's Japan K.K. has assigned a (P)Aa3 rating to Japan Tobacco, Inc ("JT") JPY300 billion domestic shelf registration effective April 28, 2009. ... more info |
| Rating agency Standard & Poor's said Thursday it may downgrade Greece's long-term debt if new European bailout rules prove onerous to private holders of the country's bonds. ... more info |
| MUMBAI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - India's Videocon Industries(VEDI.BO: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ), a diversified company, plans to raise $200 millionfrom sale of unsecured convertible bonds, ... ... more info |
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| Dec 2 (Reuters) - Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority revenue bonds: Moody's Investors Service has downgraded to A1 from Aa3 and affirmed the VMIG 1 rating assigned to Maryland ... ... more info |
| * Techcombank to sell convertibles this month * Coupon to be above govt debt yield (Adds details) HANOI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Vietnam's Techcombank, 20 percent owned by HSBC Holdings Plc , said on Friday ... ... more info |
| HANOI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Vietnam's Techcombank, 20 percent owned by HSBC Holdings Plc , said on Friday it would raise 3 trillion dong ($153.9 million) by selling 10-year convertible bonds later this ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds crawledup on Friday on bargain hunting following the previous day'ssteep fall, although caution ahead of U.S. employment later inthe day and the Nikkei's ... ... more info |
| * ECB extends unlimited liquidity policy * No commitment on bond buying, but traders reportpurchases * IMF says situation serious, Spain says no rescue needed * German minister says extra liquidity no ... ... more info |
| Dec 2 (Reuters) - Hamilton Electric: Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the A3 rating with a stable outlook on the City of Hamilton's (OH) outstanding $181 million Electric System Revenue Bonds.... ... more info |
| Stocks are up this year but still scary, while bonds are up also but look shaky. Yet the potential for a better year ahead is — has to be — there. So it’s understandable if, just this week, you skip the gloom and doom and head right for the story on three ways to add holiday cheer to your portfolio.
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| Banks flooded the Federal Reserve with billions of dollars in "junk bonds" and other low-grade collateral in exchange for much-needed liquidity during the crisis, as the financial sector struggled under a crippling credit crunch, new data show. ... more info |
| * C$ closes at 99.61 U.S. cents * Bonds track Treasuries lower (Updates to close, adds details, commentary) By Claire Sibonney TORONTO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar climbed morethan a penny against ... ... more info |
| European banking stocks ended sharply higher after a volatile session as traders reported that the European Central Bank was aggressively buying peripheral government bonds. ... more info |
| European regulators have proposed sweeping new rules on the trading of shares, bonds and derivatives in a response to the financial crisis that mirrors US action and could rein in the growth of superfast trading. ... more info |
| The European Central bank aggressively bought government bonds on Thursday in its biggest intervention in the markets since the end of May, according to traders. ... more info |
| * Peripheral yields fall as ECB buys Irish, Portuguese bonds * Bunds fall as ECB says will keep buying bonds, for now * Markets unsure if ECB action enough to stem debt crisis By Anna Yukhananov LONDON, ... ... more info |
| * C$ jumps to 99.70 U.S. cents * Bonds little changed (Updates to afternoon) By Claire Sibonney TORONTO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar rose morethan a penny against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, ... ... more info |
| Spain's bank restructuring fund plans to raise a further €2bn by issuing bonds in the next few months as mergers and cost-cutting among savings banks gather pace, the Financial Times has learnt from bankers in Madrid. ... more info |
| Foreign investors have pared back holdings of agency mortgage bonds ahead of year-end, presenting a buying opportunity for banks and asset managers. ... more info |
| The offerings range from three-month bills to 30-year bonds. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank resisted pressure on Thursday to commit to a major bond-buying program to contain the euro zone debt crisis, but traders said the ECB had been quietly buying bonds anyway. ... more info |
| * ECB extends unlimited liquidity policy * No commitment on bond buying, but traders report purchases * IMF says situation serious, Spain says no rescue needed * German minister says extra liquidity no ... ... more info |
| (Updates market action on 30-year bonds) NEW YORK, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The price of U.S. 30-yearTreasury bonds turned positive in late Thursday morningtrading, erasing losses tied to an improved outlook ... ... more info |
| The European Central bank aggressively bought government bonds on Thursday in its biggest intervention in the markets since the end of May, according to traders. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank was a large buyer in peripheral euro-zone bond markets Thursday, helping to further narrow spreads between peripheral and German bonds, European-based strategists said. ... more info |
| * Ten-year note yields rise above 3 percent * Treasuries pare losses on Trichet comments * Fed will buy $7 bln to $9 bln in bonds due 2018-2020 (Updates market action, add quotes, byline) By Karen Brettell ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The euro rose versus the dollaron Thursday, erasing early losses on talk that the EuropeanCentral Bank had been buying government bonds of peripheraleuro-zone nations. Some ... ... more info |
| * Spain bond tender goes well, but yields still jump * Expects to cut issues of new debt in 2011 * PM says time has come for common euro zone fiscal policy * Spain sells 2.5 bln euros in 3-yr bonds, yields ... ... more info |
| * MSCI world equity index up 0.8 pct at 316.95 * Focus on ECB to deliver anti-crisis measures * Euro extends gains; German government bonds fall By Natsuko Waki LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - World stocks rose ... ... more info |
| * Spain bond tender goes well, but yields still jump * Expects to cut issues of new debt in 2011 * PM says time has come for common euro zone fiscal policy * Spain sells 2.5 bln euros in 3-yr bonds, yields ... ... more info |
| Spain successfully sold €2.5bn of bonds on Thursday to steady the markets after a turbulent week that has seen the cost of borrowing of the peripheral economies rise to euro-era highs. ... more info |
| A surge came after encouraging economic reports in the United States and Asia and a successful bond auction in Portugal. ... more info |
| The Spanish government on Thursday sold 2.468 billion euros in three-year bonds at a maximum yield of around 3.8%, analysts said. The yield rose sharply from a previous sale, as expected given the recent selloff in peripheral euro-zone bond markets. ... more info |
| * MSCI world equity index up 0.6 pct at 316.23 * Focus on ECB to deliver anti-crisis measures * German government bonds fall; euro stabilises By Natsuko Waki LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - World stocks rose ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedlower on Thursday, ahead of a European Central Bank meetingwhich markets hope will deliver some sign of action to stem theeuro zone's debt crisis. ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| Dec 2 (Reuters) - Kansai Electric Power: Moody's Japan K.K. has assigned its Aa2 ratings to the bonds issued by Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.'s (Kansai Electric). ... more info |
| Dec 2 (Reuters) - Kyushu Electric Power: Moody's Japan K.K. has assigned its Aa2 ratings to the bonds issued by Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.'s (Kyushu Electric). ... more info |
| Dec 2 (Reuters) - J-Power: Moody's Japan K.K. has assigned its Aa2 ratings to the bonds issued by Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-Power). ... more info |
| Dec 2 (Reuters) - Okinawa Electric Power: Moody's Japan K.K. has assigned its Aa2 ratings to the bonds issued by Okinawa Electric Power Company, Inc.'s (OEPC). ... more info |
| * Expectations that ECB will buy more euro zone bonds * White House watches crisis, Treasury envoy heads to Berlin * Germany struggles to sell bonds, Portugal yields spike * Euro steadies, Asian shares ... ... more info |
| Dec 2 (Reuters) - JFM: Moody's Japan K.K. has assigned Aa2 ratings to domestic senior bonds issued by the Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities (JFM). ... more info |
| BANGKOK, Dec 2 (Reuters) - An auction of 80 billion baht($2.7 billion) of 13-day Bank of Thailand bonds fetched anaverage accepted yield of 1.90344 percent BOT23 on Thursday,the Bank of Thailand said. ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds slid onThursday, giving back a swathe of gains from the previous day'srally, as Tokyo stocks climbed to a fresh five-month high anddulled the appeal ... ... more info |
| By Lisa Lambert WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - A proposal by PresidentBarack Obama's deficit commission to tax the interest paid onstate and local government bonds drew criticism on Wednesdaythat it ... ... more info |
| New research from Moody's Investors Service suggests that low-rated American companies have about $100 billion more in debt to refinance than analysts previously thought. ... more info |
| * Sturdy U.S. data, hopes on Europe slash bond appetite * Market off to soggy start after a poor November * Investors jump back to stocks, risky assets from bonds * 10-year note yield tests 3 pct after ... ... more info |
| The euro rose back above $1.31 as the potential for more European Central Bank purchases of bonds issued by some of the bloc's more troubled nations shored up confidence in the roiled euro zone. ... more info |
| The deficit-reduction commission called for an end to tax-free status for new municipal bonds, raising the specter of higher borrowing costs for states and cities and a hit for many individual investors. ... more info |
| The euro rose back above $1.31 as the potential for more European Central Bank purchases of bonds issued by some of the bloc's more troubled nations shored up confidence in the roiled euro zone. ... more info |
| The European Central Bank appears set to keep its special measures to flood banks with cash and could even step up purchases of government bonds to help countries contain a debt crisis that threatens to spiral out of control even after last weekend's bailout of Ireland. ... more info |
| * Treasuries fall on data, Europe optimism, profit taking * 30-yr bonds drop over a point, reverse Tuesday's gains * Fed buys $8.17 bln in notes maturing in 2016 and 2017 (Updates market action, adds ... ... more info |
| The eurozone bailout fund will issue bonds next month to provide emergency loans to indebted nations that will mark a watershed moment for the continent's bond markets. ... more info |
| * Bonds fall on Europe optimism, data, profit taking * 30-yr bonds drop over a point, reverse Tuesday's gains * Fed to purchase $7-$9 bln in 2016-2017 notes (Updates market action, adds quotes, changes ... ... more info |
| (Updates market action after ADP employmentdata) NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Long-dated U.S. Treasury debtprices fell to session lows on Wednesday after the ADP NationalEmployment Report showed stronger-than-expected ... ... more info |
| The euro rose back above $1.31 as the potential for more European Central Bank purchases of bonds issued by some of the bloc's more troubled nations shored up confidence in the roiled euro zone. ... more info |
| The euro rose back above $1.31 as the potential for more European Central Bank purchases of bonds issued by some of the bloc's more troubled nations shored up confidence in the roiled euro zone. ... more info |
| A weak sale of 10-year Japanese government debt provided an excuse for investors to start buying bonds. ... more info |
| The United States market started out lower but regained some ground in part because of signs that consumer confidence was improving. ... more info |
| By Raju Gopalakrishnan Dec 1 (Reuters) - Following are comments by Klaus Regling, head of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) during a visit to Singapore: ON BOND ISSUE The EFSF will issue ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The euro extended gains to hit theday's highs against the dollar on Wednesday after the results ofan auction of Portuguese government bonds saw a higherbid-to-cover ratio ... ... more info |
| Dec 1 (Reuters) - Following are comments by Klaus Regling, head of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) during a visit to Singapore: ON BOND ISSUE The EFSF will issue bonds "in January ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Spanish government bonds was set for its largest decline intwo weeks on Wednesday as core German Bunds fell ahead of a saleand peripheral debt ... ... more info |
| BEIJING, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The Chinese authorities arestudying plans to allow Hong Kong's insurers to invest in China'sinterbank bond market, Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief NormanChan said ... ... more info |
| * Rand slightly firmer vs dollar but seen vulnerable * Bonds higher, continue rally * Stock market seen opening higher * Nov PMI data out at 0900 GMT JOHANNESBURG, Dec 1 (Reuters) - South Africa's ... ... more info |
| * To issue 2020 and 2035 bonds to lengthen maturity profile * Bonds maturing in 2011 to 2034 eligible for the bond swap * Traders say govt must offer premium for bonds (Adds details; quotes from officials, ... ... more info |
| Dec 1 (Reuters) - Kookmin Bank [KOOKM.UL] * Moody's Investors Service announced today that the proposedrestructuring of the Kookmin Bank Covered Bonds transaction wouldnot, in and of itself and as ... ... more info |
| (Refiles to fix dateline) Dec 1 (Reuters) - Energy Northwest [ENGNR.UL] * Moody's maintains A3 ratings on $145 million of EnergyNorthwest's Wind Project Revenue Bonds which were used to financethe ... ... more info |
| Nov 12 (Reuters) - Energy Northwest [ENGNR.UL] * Moody's maintains A3 ratings on $145 million of EnergyNorthwest's Wind Project Revenue Bonds which were used to financethe Nine Canyon wind projects ... ... more info |
| * Bonds slump in November as traders unwind QE2 bets * Market retraces some losses on worries over Europe * Two-year swap spreads reach widest level since July (Updates market action, adds new quotes, ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds dipped onWednesday, weighed down by caution ahead of a pivotal 10-yearauction that market players said could either set the market oncourse for further ... ... more info |
| Treasury prices rose Tuesday as investors put money into U.S. government bonds in an effort to shield themselves from Europe's spreading debt woes. ... more info |
| 2115 GMT: Concerns that Ireland's debt problems will spread to other European markets continued to weigh on investor sentiment on Tuesday, sending yields on Spanish government bonds to fresh highs since joining the euro and driving investors to the relative safe havens of German Bunds and US Treasuries. ... more info |
| * Bonds slump in November as traders unwind QE2 bets * Market retraces some losses on worries over Europe * Two-year swap spreads reach widest level since July (Updates market action, adds quotes, changes ... ... more info |
| Illinois Sells $1.5 Billion of Tobacco Bonds Illinois drew robust investor interest for a $1.51 billion tobacco bond, but at a price: it offered a yield above 6% for its longest maturing debt, more than a full percentage point over other recent muni offerings. ... more info |
| Yields on Spanish, Italian and Belgian bonds rose sharply and the euro tumbled to a two-month low against the dollar as investors continued to worry that the financial problems of some members of the euro zone would infect others in the 16-nation bloc. ... more info |
| * Contagion worries in Europe adds safety bids for bonds * Two-year swap spreads reach widest level since July * Fed purchases $6.81 bln in notes maturing 2014-2015 (Updates market action, adds quotes) ... ... more info |
| 1600 GMT: Concerns that Ireland's debt problems will spread to other European markets continued to weigh on investor sentiment on Tuesday, sending yields on Spanish government bonds to fresh highs since joining the euro and driving investors to the relative safe havens of German Bunds and US Treasuries. ... more info |
| The euro zone's debt crisis deepened on Tuesday, with investors pushing the risk premium on Spanish and Italian government bonds to euro lifetime highs amid concern weaker member states may ultimately be forced to default. ... more info |
| Investors sold off government bonds from Spain, Portugal and Italy on Tuesday amid worries that Europe's debt crisis has not been contained by Ireland's bailout but will force more expensive rescue efforts. ... more info |
| Treasurys rose early on Tuesday, sending yields lower, as continued jitters in European debt markets fueled demand for safe haven assets. Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds , which move inversely to price, were down 7 basis points at 2.760%. ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| FRANKFURT, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bankcomfortably attracted the 67 billion euros it needed on Tuesdayto offset its purchases of euro-zone government bonds, paying alower rate of interest ... ... more info |
| Yields on Spanish, Italian and Belgian bonds rose sharply, as did the cost of European sovereign-debt insurance, while the euro kept tumbling as investors worried that the financial problems of some euro-zone members would infect others. ... more info |
| Yields on Spanish, Italian and Belgian bonds rose sharply, as did the cost of European sovereign-debt insurance, while the euro kept tumbling as investors worried that the financial problems of some euro-zone members would infect others. ... more info |
| China said demand from financial firms for its second yuan bond issue in Hong Kong was strong, with the $750 million institutional portion about 10 times subscribed. ... more info |
| The approval of an emergency rescue package to help Ireland weather its financial crisis failed to calm markets. ... more info |
| * Electra sees deal flow up 14 pct in H2 * Plans 100 million pounds convertible bonds issue * Asset values rise 8 pct in H2, shares edge up 0.3 pct (Adds detail, deputy managing partner comment, shares, ... ... more info |
| The yields on government bonds from Spain and Italy are rising on worries that Europe's debt crisis will spread and put pressure on other fiscally weak countries. ... more info |
| 0950 GMT: Concerns that Ireland's debt problems will spread to other European markets continued to weigh on investor sentiment on Tuesday, sending yields on Spanish and Italian government bonds to fresh record highs since joining the euro. ... more info |
| Electra Private Equity, FTSE-listed investment trust, is to raise up to 100m through a new issue of convertible bonds. ... more info |
| The yield on 10-year Spanish government bonds jumped to 5.63% in early trade Tuesday, up from around 5.43% on Monday and pushing the yield premium over 10-year German bunds to more than three full percentage points, strategists said. ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedhigher on Tuesday, supported by concerns about the euro zone'sdebt crisis after an 85 billion euro rescue package for Irelandfailed to stop ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gained onTuesday, with weaker Tokyo stocks helping debt extend theprevious day's rise, but investor caution towards a 10-yearoffering later this ... ... more info |
| The euro dipped to a two-month low, peripheral eurozone government bonds stayed under pressure and equities on both sides of the Atlantic suffered hefty sell-offs as the latest moves by European policymakers to ease the region's debt crisis failed to calm market jitters. ... more info |
| Gramercy, the US emerging markets-focused hedge fund that shot to prominence through its lucrative trading of Argentine government bonds, is to open a new office in London. ... more info |
| * Fed buys $10 bln in bonds via two operations * Contagion worries in Europe adds safety bids for bonds * Some caution emerges in advance of Friday's jobs data(Updates market action, adds quotes, changes ... ... more info |
| (Updates market action) NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The price of U.S. 30-yearTreasury bonds rallied a point on Monday, extending earliergains tied to the Federal Reserve's bond purchases and safetybids ... ... more info |
| EASTERN FLOW: Foreign money poured into emerging East Asia's bond markets in the third quarter, boosting local currency bonds on issue to $5.1 trillion, 17.2 percent higher than a year earlier. ... more info |
| The asset-backed securities market, already hit by shrinking supply as consumers have reined in spending, is facing shrinking demand as investors migrate to other markets in a quest for greater returns. ... more info |
| Treasury prices rose after the Federal Reserve bought Treasury bonds twice and as skepticism set in about the efficacy of the rescue package crafted for Ireland. ... more info |
| * Fed purchases $2.17 billion in bonds due 2021 to 2027 * Fed will buy additional $6-8 bln debt later on Monday * European woes add to demand for Treasuries (Updates market action, adds details) By Karen ... ... more info |
| * Bonds rise ahead of Fed purchases * Treasuries get bid from Ireland bailout disappointment By Karen Brettell (Updates market action, adds new quotes) NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries prices ... ... more info |
| The premium investors demand to hold Belgian government bonds rather than benchmark German debt rose to its widest level since early 2009 on Monday as the country issued 2 billion euros of 2014, 2020 and 2035-dated bonds. ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Belgian government bonds rather than benchmark German debtrose on Monday as the country issued 2 billion euros of bonds.The Belgian/German ... ... more info |
| The Irish rescue package failed to soothe market worries that sovereign-debt problems might spread, pushing the euro lower and raising yields on the debt of fiscally weaker euro-zone countries. ... more info |
| The Irish rescue package failed to soothe market worries that sovereign-debt problems might spread, pushing the euro lower and raising yields on the debt of fiscally weaker euro-zone countries. ... more info |
| Treasurys maturing in the next five to 30 years rose with the Federal Reserve buying bonds twice Monday and as skepticism set in about the efficacy of the rescue package crafted for struggling Ireland. ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - German government bonds fell onMonday after the EU approved an 85 billion euro rescue forIreland and outlined a permanent system to resolve Europe's debtcrisis. Under pressure ... ... more info |
| Foreign money poured into emerging East Asia's bond markets in the third quarter, boosting local currency bonds on issue to $5.1 trillion despite government efforts to slow a tide of cash they worry is pushing their currencies too high. ... more info |
| It was a small decision but the symbolism was huge. A few months before Ireland's multibillion-euro bail-out, announced last week, Morgan Stanley MWD quietly switched dealing in the country's bonds, along with those of Greece, Portugal and Spain - together, the four "peripheral" countries often seen as the eurozone's weaker members - from its sovereign debt desk to traders specialising in distressed financial assets, some of the riskiest investments out there. ... more info |
| DUBLIN, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Subordinated bondholders inAllied Irish Banks (ALBK.I: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) will likely see the terms of theirinvestment renegotiated as part Ireland's ... ... more info |
| Getting Going Pluses, Minuses for Muni Bonds Investing in municipal bonds used to mean one thing: boring. But a combination of factors has turned the muni-bond market into another white-knuckle investing zone. ... more info |
| Uncertainty surrounding the debt profile of Europe’s weaker members hurt markets in the United States as well as Europe. ... more info |
| The Mexican government is letting its citizens and other residents buy government bonds over the counter for the first time. ... more info |
| Still looking for a decent return on your cash, with some semblance of capital security? Not tempted by the 9.11 per cent yield on Irish 10-year government bonds, or the 6.99 per cent and 5.22 per cent on respective Portuguese and Spanish issues ? ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve has come up with a whole lot of reasons for its controversial plan to buy $600bn of Treasury securities in the coming months. Among them is the desire to drive investors into risky assets such as shares by making bonds yield so little that nobody can find them attractive unless they truly believe Armageddon is upon us. ... more info |
| Expectations rose on Friday that top bondholders in Irish banks will be offered the chance to swap billions of euros of debt for new bonds, realizing a loss and taking a share of Ireland's pain but avoiding a potentially worse fate. ... more info |
| * Rising speculation Portugal may be next up for a bailout * 3-month dollar Libor climbs for a third straight day * Korea tensions support bond prices (Adds Libor background, updates prices) By Chris Reese ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Portuguese government bonds rather German benchmarks fellfrom the day's highs on Friday on some investor relief after thePortuguese parliament ... ... more info |
| Yields on U.S. government bonds fell Friday morning, as investors sought the safety of Treasurys amid fears about Europe's finances. Yields on 2-year notes fell 3 basis points to 0.5%, while yields on 10-year notes dipped 5 basis points to 2.87%. ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Nov 26 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bondsbriefly traded a point higher in price on Friday as stockfutures pointed to weakness on Wall Street in continued worriesover potential fallout from ... ... more info |
| (Corrects Irish spreads in final paragraph) LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Irish government bonds rather than benchmark German debthit a new euro-lifetime high on Friday, ... ... more info |
| India's capital markets regulator said Friday it will auction the right for foreign investors to own more rupee-denominated government and corporate bonds on Dec. 2, in a move that will likely lend depth to the fast-growing economy's debt markets. ... more info |
| Yields on Ireland's bonds have reached a new euro-era high as investors keep dumping the nation's debt securities, and Irish bank shares are falling again in expectation they face greater state ownership. ... more info |
| BUDAPEST, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Hungary's bond yields jumped by30-40 basis point across the curve on Friday from Thursday'sbenchmark fixing, hit by local pension funds selling governmentbonds on worries ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - British government bonds rose onFriday, tracking Bunds as investors focused on debt troubles onthe periphery of the euro zone and viewed UK debt as offeringvalue after two days ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Spanish government bonds rather than benchmark German debthit a new euro-lifetime high on Friday, as worsening investorsentiment continued ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedhigher on Friday on the back of persistent pressures over eurozone debt problems and with a fresh warning from North Koreaagainst U.S.-South Korean ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell onFriday, with futures slipping to a five-month low, as a varietyof participants including banks sold the cash long-end amidcaution ahead of next ... ... more info |
| Signs of Life Stir in Synthetic CDOs In a sign that part of the securitization market may be thawing out, UBS is marketing a collateralized debt obligation backed by credit derivatives that are mostly tied to investment-grade corporate bonds. ... more info |
| * C$ higher at 99.04 U.S. cents * Bonds lack direction in quiet trading * Volumes thin due to U.S. holiday (Updates to close, adds commentary) By Claire Sibonney TORONTO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - The Canadian ... ... more info |
| * ECB pushed Ireland to accept aid * Much of burden to be transferred to EU and IMF * Recapitalisation of Irish banks may help exit strategy * Less pressure to buy Irish government bonds * Follows several ... ... more info |
| Irish bond yields continue to rise Thursday, with debt markets showing little sign of relief a day after Ireland’s government pledges to cut its budget by an additional 15 billion euros over the next four years, while a major clearing house again raises its margin requirement on Irish bonds. ... more info |
| Pressure mounted further on Dublin as one of Europe's biggest clearing houses increased charges for trading Irish bonds because of the jump in the country's cost of borrowing. ... more info |
| LCH.Clearnet Ltd. said Thursday it has increased the margin required for positions of Irish government bonds to 45% of net positions over the standard margin rate. The move is "in response to the yield differential of 10-year Irish government debt against an AAA benchmark," the firm said in a statement. ... more info |
| Capital Shopping Centres Group said Thursday it has reached a deal to acquire the Trafford Centre shopping mall in Manchester, England, from a subsidiary of Peel Group. The company said it will pay 167.3 million new shares and up to 209 million pounds of convertible bonds and will also receive 77 million pounds in cash from Peel. ... more info |
| Investors fled the riskiest euro-area government bonds on Wednesday, putting further pressure on policy makers as they grapple with decisions over emergency financial bailouts. ... more info |
| The discussion and other plans were an example of the central bank’s thinking as it tried to help the recovery. ... more info |
| A batch of economic reports offered some hope that the economy was improving in the United States. ... more info |
| Investors fled the riskiest euro-area government bonds on Wednesday, putting further pressure on policy makers as they grapple with decisions over emergency financial bailouts. ... more info |
| Investors withdrew another $2.3bn from funds that buy US municipal bonds in the latest week, capping a sell-off that has taken about $5.4bn from the sector, according to Lipper, the fund tracker owned by Thomson Reuters. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds dipped onThursday on a slight bounce in the Nikkei, although losses werelimited as the rise in stocks was capped by tensions in theKorean peninsula. ... ... more info |
| Caterpillar , a maker of heavy machinery, issued $150 mil yuan- denominated bonds, becoming the second nonfinancial multinational company to tap Hong Kong's bond market. Shares rose 2.5% to 84.69. ... more info |
| Trading in stocks, bonds, commodities or currencies is pretty much a matter of deciding each morning whether it will be a risk-on or a risk-off day. The principle has stood for almost a decade, although it became extreme only in 2008. ... more info |
| Investors fled the riskiest euro-area government bonds on Wednesday, putting further pressure on policy makers as they grapple with decisions over emergency financial bailouts. ... more info |
| Investors fled the riskiest euro-area government bonds on Wednesday, putting further pressure on policy makers as they grapple with decisions over emergency financial bailouts. ... more info |
| * Analysts say jobless claims point to labor improvement * Stocks climb over 1 pct, eroding bonds' safety appeal * Demand at seven-year note sale lowest since March (Updates market action, adds new ... ... more info |
| Signs of Life Stir in Synthetic CDOs In a sign that part of the securitization market may be thawing out, UBS is marketing a collateralized debt obligation backed by credit derivatives that are mostly tied to investment-grade corporate bonds. ... more info |
| * Analysts say jobless claims point to labor improvement * Stocks climb over 1 pct, eroding bonds' safety appeal * Demand at seven-year note sale lowest since March (Rewrites first paragraph, updates ... ... more info |
| The U.S. dollar attempted to recoup gains against the euro Wednesday as some stronger U.S. economic data vied with Portuguese and Spanish debt outlooks' for traders' attention. The euro recently bought $1.3351, down from $1.3364 late Tuesday after perking up closer to $1.3386 midmorning. ... more info |
| In a sign that part of the securitization market may be thawing out, UBS is marketing a collateralized debt obligation backed by credit derivatives that are mostly tied to investment-grade corporate bonds. ... more info |
| An Illinois agency faces a formidable task next week: selling the first tobacco bonds the municipal-bond market has seen in roughly 2 years. ... more info |
| Investors fled the riskiest euro-area government bonds on Wednesday, putting further pressure on policy makers as they grapple with decisions over emergency financial bailouts. ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Investors pulled cash out ofbond funds for the first time in 23 months in the week endedNov. 17 after investors abandoned municipal bonds, data fromthe Investment Company Institute ... ... more info |
| Investors fled the riskiest euro-area government bonds on Wednesday, putting further pressure on policy makers as they grapple with decisions over emergency financial bailouts. ... more info |
| * Analysts say jobless claims point to labor improvement * Stocks climb over 1 pct, eroding bonds' safety appeal * Treasury to auction $29 billion of seven-year notes (Adds trader quote, updates prices) ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| MADRID, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Banks coordinating the firsttranche of Spain's power tariff bond issue will wait for marketsto calm down before selling the bonds, a source close to thesecuritization said ... ... more info |
| * Signs $3.4 billion loan for Talecris * To launch $1.1 billion in bonds in coming weeks * Shares up 2.9 percent MADRID, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Spain's Grifols (GRLS.MC: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK -- The Build America Bond program, due to expire on Dec. 31, is likely to be extended another year, according to a report published Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal said that Senate Republicans have signaled they will not try to strip out Democrat proposals to extend the program. The Journal said roughly 30% of municipal bond issues this year have used the program, which sees the federal government pay roughly one-third of the interest the bonds pay. Build America Bonds are taxable, unlike typical muni bonds, and thus attractive to a broader range of investors. The Journal added that concerns that the program would expire this year contributed to the glut of recent muni bond issues that roiled the markets.
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| Investors are willing to step away from buying only bonds backed by traditional debt—auto and student loans or credit-card debt—in favor of higher-yielding bonds backed by unusual collateral such as franchise fees, patents on drugs or timeshare receivables. ... more info |
| The Build American Bonds program, which provides federal subsidies for taxable bonds issued by state and local governments, is likely to survive another year, top Senate Republicans indicated. ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Germany sold 4.8 billion euros ofnew 10-year bonds on Wednesday, with low yields failing to drawenough bids to cover the amount on offer despite a marked pickup in risk appetite. ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Portuguese government bonds rather than German benchmarks hit a euro lifetime high on Wednesday with peripherals underintensifying pressure ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Irish government bonds rather than benchmark German debtrose on Tuesday, with the peripheral euro zone countries underpressure after Ireland's ... ... more info |
| Shares in Asia and Europe steadied on Wednesday from a sell-off following North Korea's deadly shelling of a South Korean island, but tension on the divided peninsula supported safe-haven assets such as gold and Japanese government bonds. ... more info |
| The U.K.'s Capital Shopping Centres Group said Wednesday that it is in advanced discussions over the acquisition of the Trafford Centre shopping mall in Manchester from Peel Group. If the acquisition goes ahead, CSC said it would include an equity purchase price of around 750 million pounds and a further amount of around 75 million pounds in respect of a cash contribution by Peel in return of the issue of new shares and convertible bonds by CSC to Peel. ... more info |
| Corporate Issuers Freeze Up Corporations have sold $1.24 billion of bonds so far this week, the lowest total since the week of Sept. 15, 2008, when just $536.6 million was sold. Meanwhile, Treasurys rose broadly. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gainedon Wednesday, with futures bouncing from a two-month low, asTokyo stocks slid after North Korea's shelling of a South Koreanisland the previous ... ... more info |
| Nov 24 (Reuters) - Bank of New Zealand: Moody's has assigneda definitive long-term rating of Aaa to the Series 3 coveredbonds issued by the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) (rated Aa2,Prime-1) under the terms ... ... more info |
| The Build American Bonds program, which provides federal subsidies for taxable bonds issued by state and local governments, is likely to survive another year, top Senate Republicans indicated. ... more info |
| Corporations have sold $1.24 billion of bonds so far this week, the lowest total since the week of Sept. 15, 2008, when just $536.6 million was sold. Meanwhile, Treasurys rose broadly. ... more info |
| * North Korean attack spurs selling of riskier assets * Worries over Ireland, Portugal support bonds * Treasury $35 billion five-year note auction is weak * Fed minutes show FOMC considered drastic QE-2 ... ... more info |
| (Repeats to additional subscribers) *Book opens Nov 24 for bonds amid surging govt debt yields *Govt hoped to issue initial 3-5 bln euros in tariff bonds *Spain's power tariff deficit at 16.59 bln ... ... more info |
| *Book opens Nov 24 for bonds amid surging govt debt yields *Govt hoped to issue initial 3-5 bln euros in tariff bonds *Spain's power tariff deficit at 16.59 bln euros MADRID, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Spain ... ... more info |
| A sudden change in the behaviour of investors in a corner of the US bond markets could have far wider repercussions - for everything from junk-rated debt to blue-chip corporate borrowers. ... more info |
| MADRID, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Spain's government won approvalto issue 13.5 billion to 25 billion euros of state-backed bondsin a securitization of a power rate deficit, the securitiesregulator said on ... ... more info |
| Treasurys rose broadly as investors fled riskier assets and sought safety in low-risk U.S. government bonds. The 10-year yield was at 2.764%. ... more info |
| The SEC indefinitely extended a waiver allowing asset-backed bond sales to go through without the use of credit ratings in bond offering documents. ... more info |
| * North Korean attack spurs selling of riskier assets * Worries over Ireland, Portugal supports bonds * Treasury to sell $35 billion of five-year notes (Adds trader's comments, updates prices) By Chris ... ... more info |
| Dodging Muni-Bond Traps Municipal bonds have been roiled lately amid uncertainty over issuers' financial strength, rising interest rates and other concerns. Here's how to sidestep some common pitfalls. ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Bund futures rallied a full pointon Tuesday and yields of peripheral issuers' bonds rose as fearsgrew about the countries' ability to manage their debt loads. The 10-year ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Nov 23 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bondsrose a point in price on Tuesday on rising anxiety over thequality of some European sovereign debt. The 30-year Treasury bond US30YT=RR was last ... ... more info |
| Long-term bond yields fall for a third day as military tensions on the Korean Peninsula and worries about Ireland and Portugal have investors seeking relatively safer assets. ... more info |
| * North Korean attack spurs selling of riskier assets * Worries over Ireland, Portugal supports bonds * Treasury to sell $35 billion of five-year notes By Chris Reese NEW YORK, Nov 23 (Reuters) - U.S. ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Spanish government bonds rather than German debt hit a eurolifetime high on Tuesday, as rising yields at a T-bill auctionunsettled investors ... ... more info |
| FRANKFURT, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The European Central Bankcomfortably attracted the 66 billion euros it needed on Tuesdayto offset its purchases of euro zone government bonds, paying alower rate of interest ... ... more info |
| Long-term bond yields fall for a third day as military tensions on the Korean Peninsula and worries about Ireland and Portugal have investors seeking relatively safer assets. ... more info |
| Spanish and Portuguese bond yields jumped Tuesday along with Irish yields on fears sovereign debt problems will continue to spread through the periphery of the 16-nation euro zone. ... more info |
| Irish government bonds come under renewed pressure Tuesday as Prime Minister Brian Cowen fights to stave off calls for elections ahead of the approval of fiscal plans seen as necessary to secure an international bailout. ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Britain's banks are not"worryingly" exposed to Irish banks or Irish government bonds,Financial Services Authority Chairman Adair Turner said onTuesday. The exposure ... ... more info |
| The Irish government's plan to shift at least some of the burden of Anglo Irish Bank's bad debt moved forward Monday as a group of Anglo bondholders voted in London to approve a mark down on their bonds that will leave them worth one-fifth of their face value. ... more info |
| Frankfurt's stock exchange is expected this week to speed up a transition away from traditional floor trading towards fully electronic trading of shares and bonds. ... more info |
| Nov 22 (Reuters) - Birmingham Airport Authority: Moody's assigns an A3 rating to Birmingham Airport Authority's$157 million Airport Revenue Bonds Series 2010. ... more info |
| Municipal bonds have been hard hit because of concerns about states' spending as we approach year's end. But could this be a buying opportunity instead? ... more info |
| TREASURYS RISE: Worries over Ireland's debt problems and a successful sale of government bonds helped Treasury prices rally Monday. The 10-year note rose 56.2 cents, lowering its yield to 2.80 percent. ... more info |
| Treasurys rallied Monday after the government saw strong bidding for its debt and troubles in Europe sent investors looking for safety in U.S. government bonds. ... more info |
| * Bonds rise as risk appetite declines, yields attractive * Price range has lower lows, higher highs than Friday * Treasury selling $35 billion of 2-year notes * Fed buys $8.26 billion in 8-to-10-year ... ... more info |
| US property and casualty insurers losses on municipal bonds should be manageable, said a Moody's Investors Service analyst. ... more info |
| (Recasts, adds pricing, background, comment from marketsources) by Andrea Johnson NEW YORK, Nov 22 (IFR) - Although "repurchase shares" isnever the best use of proceeds on a corporate bond deal,today's ... ... more info |
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| * Bonds rise as risk appetite declines, yields attractive * Long bonds yields fall below 200-day moving average * Treasury selling $35 billion of 2-year notes * Fed buys $8.26 billion in 8-to-10-year notes ... ... more info |
| Potash Corp. sold $1 billion in bonds, in part to finance its efforts to appease disgruntled shareholders after BHP's bid collapsed. ... more info |
| * Bonds rise as risk appetite declines, yields attractive * Long bonds yields fall below 200-day moving average * Treasury selling $35 billion of 2-year notes * Fed buys $8.26 billion in 8-to-10-year notes ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Nov 22 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bondswere trading over a point higher in price on Monday asinvestors bought safe-haven government debt due to worries overcontagion from European monetary ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Irish government bonds rather than benchmark German debtrose on Monday, reversing an earlier fall after the country'sjunior coalition ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| (Repeats Nov. 21 column without changes) * Canadian corporate debt issuance at 2nd highest level * Issuers capitalize on rates near historic lows * High-yield bonds gain traction with investors * Rising ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| China's Ministry of Finance will issue $1.2 billion worth of yuan-denominated government bonds in its second Hong Kong bond sale, signaling another step forward in China's plan to internationalize the yuan. ... more info |
| * Irish yields fall, curve steepens after aid deal agreed * Bunds dip on back of better risk sentiment * But reaction limited as market wonders who is next By Kirsten Donovan LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - German Bunds opened lower onMonday after Ireland sought international help to tackle itsbanking and budget crisis, but any rally in peripheral bonds wasexpected to be limited ... ... more info |
| * Talk of overseas buying of financials, blue-chips -trader * Signs of possible shift into equities from bonds -analyst * Receding concerns about yen strength support Tokyo shares By Masayuki Kitano TOKYO, ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell onMonday, handing back the previous day's gains, as Tokyo stocksresumed their advance to hit a new five-month peak. * The benchmark 10-year ... ... more info |
| * Wealthy are increasing investments in the region * Corporate, sovereign debt are sought-after investments (Corrects bank for analyst to Royal Bank of Canada, notScotland) By Kevin Gray MIAMI, Nov 19 ... ... more info |
| * Canadian corporate debt issuance at 2nd highest level * Issuers capitalize on rates near historic lows * High-yield bonds gain traction with investors * Rising rates could end "charmed" situation ... ... more info |
| ● BNY Mellon Asset Management is rolling out an unconstrained global bond fund, the Evolution Global Strategic Bond Fund. The absolute return diversified fund will invest in sovereign bonds of developed and emerging economies, inflation-linked bonds, investment grade and high yield corporate bonds and currencies. ... more info |
| The action in Treasurys keys on top U.S. central banker Ben Bernanke's remarks about the Fed's controversial program to buy up to $600 billion in Treasury bonds and on his comments about China's currency policy. ... more info |
| The action in Treasurys keys on top U.S. central banker Ben Bernanke's remarks about the Fed's controversial program to buy up to $600 billion in Treasury bonds and on his comments about China's currency policy. ... more info |
| The action in Treasurys keys on top U.S. central banker Ben Bernanke's remarks about the Fed's controversial program to buy up to $600 billion in Treasury bonds and on his comments about China's currency policy. ... more info |
| The action in Treasurys keys on top U.S. central banker Ben Bernanke's remarks about the Fed's controversial program to buy up to $600 billion in Treasury bonds and on his comments about China's currency policy. ... more info |
| Encouraging reports about the prospects for an Irish financial rescue appeared to outweigh concerns about the prospect of slower growth in China. ... more info |
| The action in Treasurys keys on top U.S. central banker Ben Bernanke's remarks about the Fed's controversial program to buy up to $600 billion in Treasury bonds and on his comments about China's currency policy. ... more info |
| * Wealthy are increasing investments in the region * Corporate, sovereign debt are sought-after investments By Kevin Gray MIAMI, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Wealthy Latin Americans, buoyedby their region's ... ... more info |
| The action in Treasurys keys on top U.S. central banker Ben Bernanke's remarks about the Fed's controversial program to buy up to $600 billion in Treasury bonds and on his comments about China's currency policy. ... more info |
| * Global stocks rise on late-day rally on Wall Street * Euro rises on hopes an Irish aid package is near * Oil falls as investors weigh China's move on inflation * Bonds steady to higher before supply ... ... more info |
| * Shorter-dated bonds firm ahead of supply, data * Longer maturities boosted by Fed's latest purchase * Fed funds futures price in rates hike for 2011 * Despite some signs of stability, market still ... ... more info |
| California Completes Bond Sale Cash-strapped California completed the second leg of a three-pronged $14 billion note and bond offering with the pricing of $3.275 billion in taxable bonds. ... more info |
| * Short, intermediate bonds recover from early weakness * Long bonds boosted by Fed $2.17 bln purchase * Fed funds futures price in rates hike for 2011 (Updates market action, adds new quotes, changes ... ... more info |
| If there were any doubt that the world's two largest economies are on very different tracks, it was underlined this week. Just as Ben Bernanke, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, told Congress it was necessary to buy $600bn in government bonds to fend off the threat of deflation, Wen Jiabao, Chinese premier, was promising "forceful" measures to cope with rising inflation. ... more info |
| The action in Treasurys keys on top U.S. central banker Ben Bernanke's remarks about the Fed's controversial program to buy up to $600 billion in Treasury bonds and on his comments about China's currency policy. ... more info |
| California, having completed the second leg of a three-prong $14 billion-plus note and bond offering, embarked on the third leg, offering $1 billion of tax-exempt bonds with yields of up to 5.375%. ... more info |
| If there were any doubt that the world's two largest economies are on very different tracks at the moment, it was underlined this week. Just as Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, told Congress it was necessary to buy $600bn in government bonds to fend off the threat of deflation, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao was promising "forceful" measures to cope with spiking inflation. ... more info |
| The action in Treasurys keys on top U.S. central banker Ben Bernanke's remarks about the Fed's controversial program to buy up to $600 billion in Treasury bonds and on his comments about China's currency policy. ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| * Maersk sells 500 mln euros worth of 2017 bonds * Offer oversubscribed, orders exceed 1 bln euros -source * Price range is mid-swaps +175 basis points, Danske says * Barclays, BNP, HSBC, RBS and Danske ... ... more info |
| The Reserve Bank of India has significantly increased its purchases of government bonds in the secondary market, signaling another step to help ease the cash crunch in the banking system. ... more info |
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| Investors were also watching General Motors’ stock rise after the biggest public offering in the nation’s history. ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - German government bonds rose onFriday, after coming under heavy pressure the previous sessionon hopes Ireland would work out a deal to shore up its bankingsector and budget deficit.Ireland ... ... more info |
| Nov 19 (Reuters) - East Nippon Expressway: Moody's Japan K.K. (Moody's) has assigned its Aa2 ratings tothe bonds issued by East Nippon Expressway Company Limited(E-NEXCO). ... more info |
| It is still easy to find critics of Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's, the big credit rating agencies which took a blow to their credibility after hundreds of billions of dollars of triple A bonds proved to be largely worthless. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds edged upon Friday as bargain hunters tiptoed into the market after aweek-long slide that took yields to multiple month highs. * Tokyo's Nikkei .N225 ... ... more info |
| (For the latest Australia and New Zealand bond news, doubleclick on [AU/CRD] and then double click on the ID number) SYDNEY, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Australian property firmStockland (SGP.AX: Quote , Profile ... ... more info |
| * Battle of words heats up over corporation tax * Irish c.bank says expects EU/IMF loan, minister cautious * Mkts rebound, Spanish bonds sell at modestly higher yields * Trichet warns of "dependency" ... ... more info |
| Harrah's Entertainment delayed its $532 million initial public offering and Burlington Coat Factory scrapped plans to sell $500 million in bonds, citing weak demand. ... more info |
| Investors pushed California to raise the interest rates it will pay on $10 billion in short-term borrowing. The widely watched sale proceeded as prices for tax-exempt municipal bonds appeared to stabilize after a weeks-long slump. ... more info |
| New asset-backed bonds are flooding the market. Meanwhile, Treasury prices fell as hopes grew about a bailout for debt-ridden Ireland. The yield on the 10-year note rose to 2.900%. ... more info |
| The growing likelihood of an imminent bail-out package for Ireland helped trigger a burst of confidence in the markets, sending equities, commodities and the euro higher and dulling the allure of US and German government bonds. ... more info |
| Nov 18 (Reuters) - Entergy Louisiana LLC (ELB.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) onThursday sold $150 million of first mortgage bonds, said IFR, aThomson Reuters service. The size of the deal ... ... more info |
| Prices of municipal bonds have fallen sharply, pushing up yields, as investors perceive increasing risks from cities and states. But a market meltdown does not seem to be at hand -- yet. ... more info |
| CHICAGO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The rally in the U.S. municipalbond market gathered speed on Thursday as a price boost droppedyields as much as 12 basis points on longer-dated bonds,according to a preliminary ... ... more info |
| After weeks of hovering at or near record lows, average mortgage rates rose sharply this week on fears of inflation and reaction to the Federal Reserve's plan to buy up to $600 billion in government bonds. ... more info |
| * Irish c.bank says expects EU/IMF loan, minister cautious * IMF-Europe mission starts in Dublin * Mkts rebound, Spanish bonds sell at modestly higher yields * Trichet warns of "dependency" on ... ... more info |
| After weeks of hovering at or near record lows, average mortgage rates rose sharply this week on fears of inflation and reaction to the Federal Reserve’s plan to buy up to $600 billion in government bonds.
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| California raised the interest rate on a $10 billion short-term note offering, even as prices for tax-exempt municipal bonds appeared to stabilize after a weeks-long slump. ... more info |
| New asset-backed bonds are flooding the market. Meanwhile, Treasury prices fell as hopes grew about a bailout for debt-ridden Ireland. The yield on the 10-year note rose to 2.900%. ... more info |
| Nov 19 (Reuters) - California Water Service Group (CWT.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz )on Wednesday sold $100 million of first mortgage bonds, said amarket source. Robert W. Baird and Blaylock ... ... more info |
| For some time, buyers of US government bonds have debated whether low yields are symptomatic of a nascent "bubble". Now, with the Federal Reserve buying more Treasuries, key benchmark yields have hit record lows and are set for further declines. ... more info |
| * Irish c.bank says expects EU/IMF loan, minister cautious * IMF-Europe mission starts in Dublin * Mkts rebound, Spanish bonds sell at modestly higher yields * Unicredit CEO says has "nightmares" ... ... more info |
| Days of reckoning are never fun, least of all will these be for the savers and retirees who've purchased municipal bonds because they've been deemed a safe source of tax-free retirement income forever. ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| * Irish c.bank says expects EU/IMF loan, minister cautious * IMF-Europe mission starts in Dublin * Mkts rebound, Spanish bonds sell at modestly higher yields * Unicredit CEO says has "nightmares" ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold peripheral euro zone government bonds rather than benchmarkGerman debt fell on Thursday, as the higher-yielding issuersbenefited from growing ... ... more info |
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| Spain sold $4.94 billion of long-term bonds, paying higher yields than two months ago as contagion from the euro zone's weaker issuers, coupled with Spain's own economic problems, have taken their tolls. ... more info |
| Spain sold $4.94 billion of long-term bonds, paying higher yields than two months ago as contagion from the euro zone's weaker issuers, coupled with Spain's own economic problems, have taken their tolls. ... more info |
| South Korea will move to reimpose taxes on foreigners' purchases of local government bonds and may unveil further capital-control steps, in the latest move by an Asian government to stem the flow of money into the region. ... more info |
| Spain sold 3.654 billion euros in 10- and 30-year bonds, but was forced to pay higher yields than two months ago as worries about fiscal problems on the periphery of the euro zone push up borrowing costs. ... more info |
| South Korea said Thursday it favors imposing a tax on foreign investment in government bonds, aiming to protect its economy from a potentially destabilizing flood of outside money after the Federal Reserve's decision to pump $600 billion into the U.S. economy. ... more info |
| South Korea will reimpose a withholding tax on foreign investors' earnings from government bonds in the first of a possible raft of measures intended to cool surging capital flows. ... more info |
| South Korea's Finance Ministry said it supports government proposals to reintroduce a tax on foreign purchases of domestic government bonds. Vice Finance Minister Yim Jong-yong told reporters on Thursday the move was necessary to combat rapid inflows of liquidity, according to the Yonhap news agency. ... more info |
| JAKARTA, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Indonesia is studying the possibility of issuing bonds for financing infrastructure projects, chief economic minister Hatta Rajasa said on Thursday. He also said the contry's ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Irish government bonds rather than benchmark German debtfell on Thursday as market expectations of an aid deal for thecountry soothed peripheral ... ... more info |
| * JGBs hit as Nikkei jumps above 10,000 to 5-mth closing high * Weak 20-year auction further weighs on bonds * Benchmark yield touches 2-month peak, futures hit 2-mth low By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO, Nov ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell onThursday, taking their early cues from weaker U.S. Treasuries butlosses were limited as the market awaited a 20-year debt sale,which is expected ... ... more info |
| * Dollar drops vs euro, yen and Swiss franc * Two-year Treasuries rally on CPI, weak U.S. housing data * LCH doubles margin requirement on Irish gov't bonds (Updates with U.S. markets' close) By ... ... more info |
| Cerberus Capital was bloodied by the financial crisis, but now it is benefiting from rebounding credit markets.It is profiting from a gutsy move to buy huge amounts of troubled residential-mortgage bonds. ... more info |
| Goldman Sachs, planning to sell its portion of Hilton Worldwide bonds with Bank of America this week, pulled out of the deal, after a disagreement over terms of the sale, according to people familiar with the matter. ... more info |
| *Bonds erase gains amid Republican letter criticizing QE2 *Tame inflation, weak housing data briefly pushed up bonds *Some investors still look to close out of QE2 positions (Updates market action, adds ... ... more info |
| WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The amount of cancelledU.S. municipal bonds sales for the week topped $3 billion bylate Wednesday, Reuters data showed. That represented more than 10 percent of the $24.4 ... ... more info |
| California plans to sell almost $14 billion in debt just as the municipal bond market is getting pummeled by a flood of supply. ... more info |
| Higher yields on 10-year treasury bonds are wreaking havoc on mortgage rates, but will they so the same to housing's recovery? ... more info |
| * Bonds extend rally amid record low core inflation * CPI, housing data supportive of Fed's QE2 program * Ireland, municipal debt fears add safety bids for bonds (Updates market action, adds quotes, ... ... more info |
| California plans to sell almost $14 billion in debt just as the municipal bond market is getting pummeled by a flood of supply. ... more info |
| * EU Commission says has not postponed aid tranche to Greece * EU statement contradicts Austrian finance minister * Delay concerns hurt periphery bonds, Greek stocks * Greece says not worried, has no cash ... ... more info |
| Clearing house LCH Clearnet doubled its margin requirement for Irish government bonds Wednesday, reacting to fears over uncertainty regarding the country's debt issues, which pushed yields on Irish debt higher. ... more info |
| * Irish bonds remain pressured as EU/IMF talks set * Austria says Greek EU-aid payment to be delayed * Bunds supported by peripheral widening * Portugal sells 750 mln euros of T-Bills By Kirsten Donovan ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - European clearing houseLCH.Clearnet said on Wednesday it saw no need for a highermargin call on Portuguese government bonds after it doubled itsmargin requirement on Irish debt ... ... more info |
| One reason why Ireland's problems could ripple throughout Europe is that banks across the continent are holding huge quantities of loans, bonds and other debt issued by Irish companies, individuals and national and local governments. ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| A European clearing house raised its margin requirement for Irish government bonds Wednesday, another illustration of fears over uncertainty regarding the country's banks. ... more info |
| * Irish bonds remain pressured with no deal imminent * Bunds supported by periphery, fall in Treasury yields * Portugal to sell 750 mln euros of T-Bills By Kirsten Donovan LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - European clearing houseLCH.Clearnet has doubled its margin requirement on Irishgovernment bonds to 30 percent of net positions, citing higherIrish yields over German benchmarks. ... ... more info |
| * Futures hand back gains, on track for 7th week of losses * Yield spreads tighten on flattening trades By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell onWednesday, as a late ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedhigher on Wednesday with no immediate solution for Ireland'sdebt crisis in sight set to weigh on peripheral euro zoneissuers. A fall in U.S. ... ... more info |
| Worries about Europe’s debt crisis and possible moves in Asia to slow fast-paced growth there pushed the markets lower. ... more info |
| Tax-Exempt Muni Bonds Tumble Tax-exempt municipal bonds tumbled, extending a losing streak for the $2.8 trillion market that has driven up interest rates on long-term debt by almost one-half of a percentage point since Nov. 5. ... more info |
| Municipal bonds had their biggest one-day sell-off yesterday since the height of the financial crisis, prompting some borrowers to delay financing plans. ... more info |
| (Refiles to specify Ireland in paragraph 4)* Bonds rally as investors see signs of stability* 30-year bonds on track for biggest 1-day rally since Aug* Risks new weakness if QE2 trades continue to unwind ... ... more info |
| Tax-exempt municipal bonds tumbled, extending a losing streak for the $2.8 trillion market that has driven up interest rates on long-term debt by almost one-half of a percentage point since Nov. 5. ... more info |
| Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts on Tuesday trotted out everyone from iron workers to restaurant owners, saying they will benefit from his proposal to use $200 million in state bonds to help renovate Wrigley Field. ... more info |
| * Bonds rally as investors see signs of stability * 30-year bonds on track for biggest 1-day rally since Aug* Risks new weakness if QE2 trades continue to unwind (Updates with details) By Karen Brettell ... ... more info |
| Xcel Energy Inc. said Tuesday its Public Service Company of Colorado unit closed an offering of $400 million in principal of 3.2 percent first mortgage bonds due Nov. 15, 2020. ... more info |
| Tax-Exempt Muni Bonds in 'Meltdown' Tax-exempt municipal bonds tumbled, extending a losing streak for the $2.8 trillion market that has driven up interest rates on long-term debt by almost one-half of a percentage point since Nov. 5. ... more info |
| * Bonds rally as investors see signs of stability * 30-year bonds on track for biggest 1-day rally since Aug * Risks new weakness if QE2 trades continue to unwind (Updates market action, adds new quotes) ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The price of 30-year U.S.Treasury bonds rose more than two points in late Tuesdaytrading. The 30-year bond US30YT=RR was last up 2-5/32 to yield4.29 percent, down from 4.42 ... ... more info |
| Funds buying the debt of US cities and other public bodies have suffered heavy losses in the recent market sell-off, highlighting the risks associated with municipal bonds as concerns about possible defaults have grown. ... more info |
| (Updates market action on 30-year bonds) NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year Treasury bonds inthe cash and futures markets hit session highs on Tuesdayafternoon, extending earlier gains tied to bargain-hunting ... ... more info |
| * Stock market drops 3.52 pct, lowest daily fall in 2 yrs * Peso weakens 0.82 pct to 1,883.9 against dollar * July 2020 TES bond yields up on global uncertainty (Recasts, adds peso, bonds, details, closing ... ... more info |
| The barrage of criticism faced by the Federal Reserve over its expansion of quantitative easing is contributing to the recent correction in bond yields and the dollar, says Greg Gibbs, FX strategist at RBS. ... more info |
| (Updates market action) NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The price on U.S. 30-yearTreasury bonds rose more than a point in choppy trading onTuesday, rebounding from earlier lows linked to weakness inGerman ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries prices eraseda majority of the session's gains on Tuesday. Ten-year notes US10YT=RR, up 22/32 earlier in thesession, were up just 6/32 in late morning trade, ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The cost of insuring againstdefault by Greece and the premium investors demand to hold thecountry' bonds rather than lower-risk German Bunds jumped onTuesday after Austria ... ... more info |
| California Water Service Group said Tuesday it plans to raise $100 million in bonds to help pay of company debt. The San Jose, Calif., utility said it will sell guaranteed first mortgage bonds. ... more info |
| * Bonds rally as recent price cuts draw buyers * More Fed buying due as part of $600 bln program * Fed officials' defense of asset purchases spurs buying * Sharp drop in core U.S. PPI supports Fed's ... ... more info |
| FRANKFURT, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The European Central Bankcomfortably attracted the 65 billion euros it needed on Tuesdayto offset purchases of euro zone government bonds, paying alower rate of interest to ... ... more info |
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| Bond markets sold off aggressively, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield back up to 2.96 percent, near where it was when the Fed first suggested its policy to push down interest rates. ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold Irish government bonds rather than German benchmarks roseon Tuesday as investors grew edgy before an EU financeministers' meeting seeking ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bonds openedlower on Tuesday, catching up with a further sell off in U.S.debt, while the focus remained on the currency bloc'shigher-yielding states ... ... more info |
| In a rare on-the-record interview, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the Fed’s program was not intended to affect the value of the dollar. ... more info |
| Nov 15 (Reuters) - Utah Water Finance Agency: Moody's Investors Service has upgraded to Aa3 from A1 therating on the Utah Water Finance Agency's Revenue Bonds (PooledLoan Financing Program) Series ... ... more info |
| Nov 15 (Reuters) - Utah Water Finance Agency: Moody's Investors Service has upgraded to Aa3 from A2 therating on the Utah Water Finance Agency's Revenue Bonds (PooledLoan Financing Program) Series ... ... more info |
| Nov 15 (Reuters) - Utah Water Finance Agency: Moody's Investors Service has upgraded to A1 from A2 therating on the Utah Water Finance Agency's Revenue Bonds (PooledLoan Financing Program) Series ... ... more info |
| Nov 15 (Reuters) - Utah Water Finance Agency: Moody's Investors Service has upgraded to Aa3 from A1 therating on the Utah Water Finance Agency's Revenue Bonds (PooledLoan Financing Program) Series ... ... more info |
| TREASURY SELL-OFF: Treasury prices dropped Monday, pushing interest rates to their highest levels since July. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.95 percent, up from 2.48 percent earlier this month. ... more info |
| Financial advisers say their clients are living in the past, fearful of another market collapse: They're reluctant to invest in stocks, and they're too heavily focused on bonds. Those are serious mistakes, advisers say. Stacey Delo reports.
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| The first of two big California municipal-bond deals this week, a $10 billion offer of short-term notes, generated "decent demand" on its first day of selling, but the real test is a $2 billion auction of Build America Bonds to come. ... more info |
| * Bonds accelerate losses, breach technical support * Bearish technicals may continue to dominate * Fed buying still expected to stabilize market (Rewrites throughout) By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Nov 15 ... ... more info |
| * US dollar rises on euro zone weakness, higher yields * US Treasury bonds fall amid sell-off before year-end * U.S. stocks ease despite mergers and acquisitions talks (Updates with U.S. markets' close, ... ... more info |
| (Updates market action on 30-year bonds) NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. 30-year Treasury bondlost 2 points in late trading on Monday, as traders exited betsthat they had put on the Federal Reserve's ... ... more info |
| Cash-strapped California kicked off a $14 billion debt sale Monday, amid weakening demand for municipal bonds as investors fret that ballooning deficits could trigger cities and states to default on their debt payments. ... more info |
| When the world's most powerful central bank declares it is going to buy lots and lots of government bonds, the yields on those bonds should fall. Or at least that's the theory. ... more info |
| MTS, the eurozone government bond trading platform, plans to offer pan-European corporate bond trading, pitting it against two rivals in a race that could end banks' traditional dominance of the market. ... more info |
| * US dollar up on euro-zone weakness, rising bond yields * US Treasury bonds fall as critics question Fed's plan * Global stocks rise on mergers and acquisitions (Updates with European markets' ... ... more info |
| * 9-mth EBITDA 597 mln eur vs expected 587 mln * UniCredit to invest 100 mln eur in scratchcard consortium * To issue senior, hybrid bonds, negotiate 5-yr financing * Shares close up 0.26 pct ahead of ... ... more info |
| * QE2 trading close-outs continue to cause market weakness * Bonds off lows despite unexpectedly strong retail data * Bearish technicals may continue to dominate * Fed buys $7.9 bln medium-term notes in ... ... more info |
| * State "bad bank" to issue bonds in 5 tranches * First tranche will be a 3-year zero-coupon at end Dec * Issuance could push up bond yields By Chijioke Ohuocha LAGOS, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Plans ... ... more info |
| The European Central Bank last week stepped up its purchases of euro-zone government bonds, data showed Monday. The Frankfurt-based ECB settled 1.073 billion euros of bond purchases, up from 711 million euros the previous week. ... more info |
| The recent sharp decline in the municipal bond market should serve as an early warning to investors who have fled the stock market for the safety of bonds. ... more info |
| * US dollar rises on mixed US data, higher yields * US Treasury bonds fall amid sell-off before year-end * U.S. stocks wallow awaiting direction (Updates with US markets open, changes byline, dateline,previous: ... ... more info |
| * C$ edges up to 99.14 U.S. cents * Canadian bond yields follow U.S. Treasuries higher TORONTO, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Canada's dollar edged upagainst the U.S. dollar on Monday, mostly keeping within recentranges ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| * Bunds fall on Irish bailout expectations * Ireland does not rule out possibility of assistance * EFSF bonds appealing, but no threat to euro supply (Updates to midsession) By Kirsten Donovan LONDON, ... ... more info |
| A spurt of new asset-backed bonds hit the market, with Harley-Davidson issuing a $600 million security backed by loans on motorcycles. ... more info |
| Treasury prices fell amid continued backlash against the Federal Reserve's second bond-buying program, but recouped some of their losses as the Fed stepped in to buy up bonds. ... more info |
| * Real estate, financials deals to drive rise * Emerging markets most attractive for deals * ECM activity seen up 21 pct, corporate bonds 14 pct LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Global mergers and acquisitions(M&A) ... ... more info |
| WARSAW, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Poland's top utility PGE(PGEP.WA: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) could issue an additional 1 billion to 2 billionzlotys in bonds next year on top of its existing ... ... more info |
| (Corrects first paragraph to ... dumping of bonds by hedge funds... instead of ... by hedging.) TOKYO, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The yield on five-year U.S. bondssoared more than 10 basis points in Asia on Monday ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedlower on Monday as some recent safe-haven flows were unwound onthe possibility of Ireland asking the European Union for aid tomanage its debt crisis. ... ... more info |
| * Sell-off in Treasuries buffets JGBs, yields hit 2-mth highs * Some investors seen selling JGBs to bury losses in US bonds * Upbeat Japan GDP, Nikkei bounce also hurt JGBs By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO, ... ... more info |
| * Sell off in Treasuries buffets JGBs, yields hit 2-mth highs * Some investors seen selling JGBs to bury losses in US bonds * Upbeat Japan GDP, Nikkei bounce also hurt JGBs By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO, ... ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell onMonday, dragged lower by a slide in U.S. Treasuries and a bouncein Tokyo stocks, with the benchmark yield edging towards aseven-week peak. * December ... ... more info |
| Investors sold off long-term municipal bonds in the past week, sending a shiver through a normally stable market. ... more info |
The Fed’s plan to buy $600 billion in Treasury debt could prompt wild swings in the prices of 30-year bonds.
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| Credit Fears, Elections Prompt Muni Selloff Investors dumped long-term municipal bonds this week, sending a shiver through a normally stable market. ... more info |
| Investors dumped long-term municipal bonds this week, sending a shiver through a normally stable market. ... more info |
| Declines occurred after world leaders meeting at the G-20 meeting came up with an agreement that fell short of the White House’s goals for trade surpluses and deficits. ... more info |
| Euro weakness continued, however, suggesting that investors remained concerned that the market unrest was a symptom of a broader problem. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve put its latest stimulus plan into action on Friday, buying government bonds in the hope of lowering long-term interest rates. But instead of sinking, interest rates jumped. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve's first purchase under the U.S. central bank's latest quantitative-easing program prompts a major sell-off in Treasury bonds. ... more info |
| European banks rose sharply in a falling market as EU finance ministers attempted to reassure the bond markets. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve's first purchase under the U.S. central bank's latest quantitative-easing program prompts a major sell-off in Treasury bonds. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve’s first purchase under the U.S. central bank’s latest quantitative-easing program prompts a major sell-off in Treasury bonds. ... more info |
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| Mortgage rates fell in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s announcement last week that it would start buying $600 billion in bonds to stimulate the economy. Could rates go even lower? Maybe.
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| A clarification by EU finance ministers that bonds issued before mid-2013 would be unaffected by changes to the EU's bailout program brought relief to bond markets. ... more info |
| As the Fed began its "QE2" stimulus buying, investors sold off everything from stocks to Treasury bonds and gold. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 2.2% for the week. The Treasury note's yield was pushed up more than 0.20 percentage point for the week. ... more info |
| A clarification by EU finance ministers that bonds issued before mid-2013 would be unaffected by changes to the EU's bailout program brought relief to bond markets. ... more info |
| Ireland's debt crisis eased a notch Friday after European governments reassured investors that new, tougher terms for bailouts will not expose them to higher costs on their current holdings of Irish bonds. ... more info |
| The chipmaker becomes the latest tech giant to beef up its dividend activity, with a yield that outperforms bonds. ... more info |
| BERLIN, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Private investors in euro zonesovereign bonds must take part in loss risks from 2013 thoughthey should be protected from such risks until then, German ViceChancellor Guido Westerwelle ... ... more info |
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| Mortgage rates fell in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s announcement last week that it would start buying $600 billion in bonds to stimulate the economy. Could rates go even lower? Maybe.
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| A clarification by European Union finance ministers that bonds issued before mid-2013 would be unaffected by changes to the EU's bailout program brought relief to the region's pressured government-bond markets. ... more info |
| A clarification by European Union finance ministers that bonds issued before mid-2013 would be unaffected by changes to the EU's bailout program brought relief to the region's pressured government-bond markets. ... more info |
| U.S. Treasurys lost some of their safe-haven appeal after a statement from five major European Union countries signaled that holders of Irish government bonds won't share the burden of any potential bailout for debt-ridden EU countries. ... more info |
| France, Germany, Britain, Italy and Spain said rule changes being considered for future euro zone bailouts would not result in writedowns for current investors. ... more info |
| A disappointing outlook from Cisco Systems rattled the market, as did a report that inflation rose in China in October at its fastest pace in more than two years. ... more info |
| * Irish yields edge lower as EU seeks to reassure * Italy, Spain underperform ahead of Italian auction * Italy to sell 8 billion euros of bonds By Kirsten Donovan LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Irish and Portuguese ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - December Bund futures turnednegative on Friday, as Irish and Portuguese bond yields edgedlower after EU leaders reiterated holders of outstanding bondswould not be forced to ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - German government bonds openedhigher on Friday, supported by increasing concerns aboutIreland's ability to pay its debt and ahead of heavy Italiandebt issuance. German Chancellor ... ... more info |
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| Mortgage rates fell in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s announcement last week that it would start buying $600 billion in bonds to stimulate the economy. Could rates go even lower? Maybe.
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| The EU said it is prepared to financially help Ireland as investors continued dumping bonds issued by Ireland and other fiscally weak euro-zone countries. ... more info |
| The EU said it is prepared to financially help Ireland as investors continued dumping bonds issued by Ireland and other fiscally weak euro-zone countries. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell onFriday, with the futures hitting a seven-week low as hiccupspersisted after a well-received auction the previous day failedto give the market ... ... more info |
| Investors, dealers and government officials active in the US bond markets have urged regulators to limit licensing fees that can be charged for numbers used to identify millions of bonds and other securities. ... more info |
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| Mortgage rates fell in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s announcement last week that it would start buying $600 billion in bonds to stimulate the economy. Could rates go even lower? Maybe.
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| Germany's push for the EU to consider forcing investors in sovereign bonds to take losses as a precondition of future government rescues has come with a price: a sharp rise in borrowing costs for weaker euro-zone governments. ... more info |
| (The following statement was released by the company) WELLINGTON, Nov 12 - Infratil Limited is considering makingan offer of Infrastructure Bonds to the public. No money iscurrently being sought and no ... ... more info |
| Is Ireland going to have to tap the EU or IMF for a bail-out?The bond markets are clearly betting on it. The banks, including those appointed by Dublin as primary dealers in Irish bonds, say it is increasingly likely, although they expect Brian Lenihan, the finance minister, to "put up a good fight" against it. ... more info |
| Six months after Greece was rescued, the eurozone is entering another crisis. This one may be more difficult to quarantine. Ireland's bond market has virtually collapsed; yields on 2-year Irish paper have risen more than threefold since the end of July, to 6.7 per cent. ... more info |
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| Mortgage rates fell in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s announcement last week that it would start buying $600 billion in bonds to stimulate the economy. Could rates go even lower? Maybe.
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| Lincoln National's board approved raising the life insurer's quarterly dividend and unveiled plans to buy back $125 million of stock and redeem $150 million in bonds. ... more info |
| As frantic bond investors continued to unload Irish bonds, a top European Union official said that the bloc stood ready to offer a financial lifeline if needed. ... more info |
| The US Federal Reserve's announcement it would buy another $600 billion in US government bonds to boost the economy will help the dollar stabilize, and no further easing is necessary, but it might exacerbate tensions at the meeting of G20 ministers which started in South Korea on Thursday, Nomura analysts said. ... more info |
| The global backlash against QE2 is growing and the showdown between the G-20 nations, President Obama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is on. The outcry of criticism over the Federal Reserve's policy of putting more dollars into the economy by buying government bonds has been attracting criticism at home and abroad. ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
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| Mortgage rates fell in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s announcement last week that it would start buying $600 billion in bonds to stimulate the economy. Could rates go even lower? Maybe.
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| The EU said it is prepared to financially help Ireland as investors continued dumping bonds issued by Ireland and other fiscally weak euro-zone countries. ... more info |
| The EU said it is prepared to financially help Ireland as investors continued dumping bonds issued by Ireland and other fiscally weak euro-zone countries. ... more info |
| The premium investors demand to hold 10-year Irish government bonds rather than German benchmarks hit a euro era peak on Thursday as investors fretted about Ireland's debt pile and its ability to fund itself. ... more info |
| The premium investors demand to hold 10-year Portuguese government bonds rather than benchmark German Bunds rose to a euro lifetime high on Thursday, while brewing contagion fears weighed on Spanish and Italian debt. ... more info |
| * Rand slightly firmer, eyes G20, manufacturing data * Government bonds mixed JOHANNESBURG, Nov 11 (Reuters) - South African rand firmedslightly against the dollar on Thursday and should stay withinnarrow ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
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| Mortgage rates fell in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s announcement last week that it would start buying $600 billion in bonds to stimulate the economy. Could rates go even lower? Maybe.
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| The euro resumed its slide as the yield spreads of peripheral euro-zone sovereign bonds against the German benchmark widened sharply. ... more info |
| Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service upgraded its view Thursday on Chinese government bonds to Aa3 from A1 and said it would maintain its positive outlook on the nation's debt. It cited what it described as the "resilient performance" of the Chinese economy since the onset of the financial crisis, as well as exceptional growth in the nation's external payment position as reasons for the upgrade. ... more info |
| Peru's government has sold it longest maturity bonds yet in a $2.5bn deal that took advantage of high liquidity, low yields and investor confidence in the Andean nation's fast-paced economy. ... more info |
| TOKYO, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds edged upon Thursday amid measured optimism towards a five-year debtauction later in the day. * A bounce by U.S. Treasuries the previous day also gave ... ... more info |
| TREASURY RALLY: Government bonds rose and their yields fell after the Treasury wrapped up its final auction of the week and the Federal Reserve detailed plans to buy $105 billion in Treasurys over the next month. ... more info |
| * Global stocks slip but Wall St rebounds on rally outlook * Dollar at 1-month high vs euro, yen as bond yields rise * Oil hits 25-month high on heavy U.S. inventory drawdown * U.S. bonds rebounds as two-day ... ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve will buy a total of $105 billion worth of government bonds starting later this week as it launches a new program to invigorate the economy. ... more info |
| Treasury traders greet the Federal Reserve 's bigger bond-buying plans positively, after auction of 30-year bonds meets with tepid demand. ... more info |
| The US Treasury sold $16bn of new 30-year bonds on Wednesday, paying a higher yield than expected jittery trading in government bond markets and rising yields. ... more info |
| * Bonds down on poor 30-year debt sale * 30-year bond yields highest since May * Indirect bidders of long bonds higher than average * Fed announces new debt buying details NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - ... ... more info |
| RECORD YIELD: Ireland's financial troubles worsened Wednesday as investors dumped Irish bonds, betting that Ireland may be next for needing a bailout from the European Union. The yield, or interest rate, on 10-year bonds surged above 8 percent for the first time since the launch of the euro 11 years ago. ... more info |
| Treasury traders also await word from the Federal Reserve about its bigger bond-buying plans. Auction of 30-year bonds meets with tepid demand. ... more info |
| The dollar briefly extended gains against the euro and yen on Wednesday after U.S. Treasury yields rose following a weak $16 billion sale of 30-year Treasury bonds. For details, see ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The prices of U.S. Treasurysecurities fell on Wednesday following a weak $16 billion saleof 30-year bonds by the U.S. Treasury Department. The 30-year bond US30YT=RR gave up ... ... more info |
| The Treasury Department sold $16 billion in 30-year bonds on Wednesday at a yield of 4.32%, the highest since May and more than traders expected. Bidders offered to buy 2.31 times the amount of debt sold, versus an average of 2.5 times at the last four sales of new 30-year bonds. ... more info |
| Irish and Portuguese bonds came under increased pressure as the dimming fortunes of the euro zone's weaker economies stirred fears that other countries besides Greece may need a bailout. ... more info |
| Irish and Portuguese bonds came under increased pressure as the dimming fortunes of the euro zone's weaker economies stirred fears that other countries besides Greece may need a bailout. ... more info |
| Loomis Sayles vice chairman Dan Fuss, who helps oversee $150 billion, said on Wednesday the firm has been buying more Irish government debt for its attractive yield and solid long-term credit quality. ... more info |
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| Until a few weeks ago, investors thought that sweeping reforms to South Korea's bond market were simply on hold, and that Seoul's sovereign debt was still destined for a place in the international big league. ... more info |
| Gulf banks are lining up to take advantage of low global yields and healthy international appetite for regional credit to return to debt markets, say bankers. ... more info |
| Irish bond yields jump further Tuesday after a clearing house boosts the margin requirement on government paper, adding to mounting worries over the nation's long-term ability to meet its financing needs. ... more info |
| BOGOTA, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Colombia auctioned TES bonds duein April 2013 at a yield of 4.97 percent, up from 4.93 percentat the previous auction, the government said on Wednesday. (Reporting by Nelson ... ... more info |
| NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The price of the 30-yearTreasury bond rose on Wednesday ahead of a $16 billion auctionof new 30-year bonds scheduled for 1 p.m. (1800 GMT). The 30-year bond was up 2/32 in ... ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The premium investors demand tohold 10-year Irish and Portuguese bonds over German benchmarksrose to record highs on Wednesday after a repo clearing houseraised the cost of funding ... ... more info |
| Clearnet Move Pressures Irish Bonds The premium investors demand to hold Irish government bonds shot up to a new high after a clearing house said it was increasing margin requirements for positions in Irish government bonds. ... more info |
| The premium investors demand to hold 10-year UK government bonds rather than euro zone benchmark German Bunds rose to a one-month high on Wednesday as British gilts underperformed after a Bank of England inflation report. ... more info |
| The premium that investors demand to hold Irish government bonds over German bunds hit a record high after a clearing house said it was increasing margin requirements for positions in Irish government bonds. ... more info |
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| A batch of strong corporate earnings reports fueled buying in Europe. Gold prices continued to rise. ... more info |
| Independent clearing firm LCH.Clearnet on Wednesday boosted its margin requirements for positions in Irish government bonds. In a note to members of its RepoClear service, the firm said the margin required for Irish government bond positions would be increased by 15% of net exposure. ... more info |
| Reuters has stopped distributing the full text of Moody'sInvestors Service press releases on ratings actions, effectiveApril 1, 2009. The text of this Moody's Investor Service ratingis available ... ... more info |
| Japanese government bonds slipped on Wednesday, extending the previous day's losses, as the yen's fall against the dollar helped push up Tokyo stocks to a four-month high. ... more info |
| HCA, the hospital operator taken private during the buyout boom in 2006, on Tuesday announced plans to sell about $1.5bn of junk bonds to help pay for a $2bn dividend to its sponsors in the largest such deal since 2005. ... more info |
| Harvard University sold about $600 million of debt in the muni-bond market, but to get the deal done it had to agree to an interest rate above a benchmark and shrink the amount it intended to borrow by almost 20%. ... more info |
| Stocks and government bonds fell Tuesday as commodities rallied to two-year highs. Silver, soybeans and copper jumped to levels last seen in October 2008 as investors moved money into hard assets in anticipation that a massive economic stimulus plan announced by the Federal Reserve last week will continue to weaken the dollar. ... more info |
| AltaLink sold C$150 million of 30-year bonds, according to term sheet seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The 4.872 percent bonds, due Nov. 15, 2040, were priced at par to yield 132 basis points over the Canadian government benchmark. ... more info |
| Foreign investors have cut their holdings of so-called peripheral eurozone government bonds because of rising fears over the health of these economies. ... more info |
| On Tuesday benchmark 10-year bond yields were stuck around highs of 6.70 per cent and the extra cost to borrow over Germany stood at 4.31 percentage points. The cost to insure government bonds against default was also at historic highs of $456,000 to insure every $10m of debt annually over five years. ... more info |
| The U.S. economy is expected to grow only modestly through next year, despite the Federal Reserve's pledge to buy another $600 billion of government bonds and better signs in the job market, a Reuters poll showed. ... more info |
| Mohamed El-Erian said the central bank's plan to buy up to $600 billion in government bonds does not go far enough. ... more info |
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| Traders were taking a second look at a rally that has pushed market indexes to levels not seen since September 2008. ... more info |
| Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Tuesday it would prohibit foreign investors from investing more than 30 percent of their funds into Taiwan in local government bonds and money-market products. ... more info |
| Mohamed El-Erian said the central bank's plan to buy up to $600 billion in government bonds does not go far enough. ... more info |
| A plan to buy $600 billion in Treasury bonds quickly came under attack from Germany, Brazil and China, which said America was trying to devalue the dollar. ... more info |
| Junk-Bond Sellers Find Risk Too High A growing number of hedge funds and other professional investors are getting out of junk bonds and buying assets like mortgage debt and stocks instead. ... more info |
| Inadequate bondholder provisions in several recent deals indicated that many risky bonds lacked protections. ... more info |
| U.S. Treasuries edged up in Asia on Tuesday, with 30-year bonds leading the way after their outperformance the previous day. ... more info |
| A growing number of hedge funds and other professional investors are getting out of junk bonds and buying assets like mortgage debt and stocks instead. ... more info |
| Corporate Issuance Floods the Market U.S. investment-grade companies came to market with at least $10 billion of new bonds. Speculative-grade firms also jumped in, with about $1.5 billion. ... more info |
| The Treasury Department sold $32 billion in 3-year notes on Monday at a yield of 0.575%, up from a record low of 0.569% at last month's sale of the securities. Bidders offered to buy 3.26 times the amount of debt sold, versus an average of 3.17 times at the last four auctions of 3-year notes. ... more info |
| U.S. investment-grade companies came to market with at least $10 billion of new bonds. Speculative-grade firms also jumped in, with about $1.5 billion. ... more info |
| Investor confidence in those ultra-safe municipal bonds has been rattled, but there are ways to bring it back. ... more info |
| Two holders of Irish Nationwide Building Society's subordinated bonds are taking legal action against the society, in the latest stand-off triggered by Ireland's banking crisis. ... more info |
| President Barack Obama has sidestepped a question of whether the Federal Reserve may have weakened the value of the dollar by purchasing $600 billion worth of government bonds to aid the economy. ... more info |
| German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble renewed his criticism of the U.S. Federal Reserve's move to buy $600 billion worth of government bonds, saying it undermined U.S. credibility and created uncertainty, according to a German magazine. ... more info |
| The major indexes were up about 3 percent for the week, initially pushed higher by the Fed’s $600 billion plan to stimulate the economy. ... more info |
| The Return of Credit Market Craziness? The enthusiasm for high-yield bonds and loans is understandable. Investors should take care to read the fine print. ... more info |
| * Stronger jobs picture over last three months hurts bonds * October non-farm payroll additions higher than forecast * Job count of the two prior months revised up ... more info |
| Citigroup Inc. is being sued by big investors that bought the bank's toxic mortgage bonds during the run-up to the financial crisis. ... more info |
| Federal Reserve purchases of bonds outweigh a better-than-expected payrolls report. ... more info |
| The Return of Credit Market Craziness? The enthusiasm for high-yield bonds and loans is understandable. Investors should take care to read the fine print. ... more info |
| The jobs report comes at the end of a week in which markets have gotten a lift from the Fed’s plan to buy more bonds. ... more info |
| Scotia Capital, part of Canada's Bank of Nova Scotia , will be able to act as a wholesale market-maker for conventional and index-linked British government bonds, the UK Debt Management Office said on Friday. ... more info |
| * Charles Schwab, Cambridge Place sue Citi over mortgages * Lawsuits allege faulty information on mortgage bonds * Citigroup shares up 3.0 percent ... more info |
| The emphasis on the costs of default protection for government bonds in this market raises questions about how much importance should be attached to its day-to-day price gyrations. ... more info |
| Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker says the U.S. central bank's plan to buy hundreds of billions of dollars in government bonds probably won't do much to boost the economic recovery. ... more info |
| Japanese government bonds dipped on Friday on a rally by Tokyo stocks and tepid demand at a re-offer auction. * JGB yields inched higher across the board after the Nikkei surged 3.1 percent as investor appetite for risk continued after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday unveiled a plan to boost the economy. ... more info |
| Japan's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at near zero Friday and said it will start buying government bonds next week under a previously announced plan to help foster an economic recovery. ... more info |
| Japanese government bonds edged lower on Friday as Tokyo's Nikkei rose sharply to a two-week high on the back of increasing investor appetite for risk. ... more info |
| It costs the Irish government more than ever to borrow money. Yields on Portuguese and Greek bonds are also up sharply. Investors in the euro do not seem to care: the single currency continues a steady climb against the dollar. ... more info |
| Global stock markets staged an explosive rally Thursday, embracing a move by the Federal Reserve to try to rejuvenate the U.S. economy by buying $600 billion in Treasury bonds. ... more info |
| Global stock markets staged an explosive rally Thursday, embracing a move by the Federal Reserve to try to rejuvenate the U.S. economy by buying $600 billion in Treasury bonds. ... more info |
| Thursday 20:30 GMT: Some have already nicknamed the Federal Reserve's $600bn quantitative easing package "no asset class left behind", and so it seemed on Thursday with rallies for stocks, bonds, gold and oil - almost everything except the dollar. ... more info |
| Australian natural-resources miner BHP Billiton saw its U.S. shares rise almost 6% on Thursday while gold miner Newmont Mining Corp. and copper giant Freeport-McMoRan logged gains of 3% and 5%, respectively, after the Federal Reserve's plans to buy $600 billion in bonds sparked a sharp rally in commodities and related assets. ... more info |
| * Bonds spreads, yields rise sharply * Government says doing what needed, blames speculation * Analysts say 2011 budget almost certain to be approved ... more info |
| Thursday 13:30 GMT: Some have already nicknamed the Federal Reserve's $600bn quantitative easing package "no asset class left behind." And so it seemed on Thursday with rallies for stocks bonds and almost every currency except the dollar. ... more info |
| World stock markets surged Thursday while the dollar slid against the euro after the Federal Reserve confirmed that it will buy $600 billion in government bonds over the coming eight months in a fresh attempt to shore up the U.S. economic recovery. ... more info |
| The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund rallied more than 1% early Thursday as investors cheered the Federal Reserve's decision to engage in another round of economic stimulus by buying $600 billion worth of bonds. ... more info |
| Mexico's IPC stock index rose more than 1 percent shortly after the opening on Thursday after the U.S. Federal reserve said on Wednesday it would purchase $600 billion more in government bonds. ... more info |
| India's benchmark Sensex index closed at a record high Thursday, after the Federal Reserve's decision to buy $600 billion in government bonds to shore up the U.S. recovery drove a surge of foreign investment into India's fast-growing major economy. ... more info |
| Stock index futures continued to point higher Thursday despite a spike in jobless claims, as markets digested the Federal Reserve's decision buy $600 billion more in government bonds to boost the economy and looked ahead to policy decisions from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. ... more info |
| Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, in a Washington Post opinion piece, defended the central bank's decision to buy $600 billion in government bonds and noted that quantitative easing "eased financial conditions in the past and, so far, looks to be effective again." ... more info |
| Argentina's country risk narrowed 27 points on Thursday to 490 basis points, its lowest level in 32 months, after the U.S. Federal Reserve said on Wednesday it will buy $600 billion more in government bonds by mid-2011. ... more info |
| Stock index futures pointed to a higher open for Wall Street Thursday as markets digested the Federal Reserve's decision buy $600 billion more in government bonds to boost the economy and looked ahead to policy decisions from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. ... more info |
| The euro hit a new nine-month high against the dollar on Thursday, rising above $1.42 for the first time since January following the Federal Reserve's decision to spend hundreds of billions on U.S. government bonds. ... more info |
| World stock markets climbed and the dollar sank Thursday after the Federal Reserve said it will buy $600 billion in government bonds in a new attempt to jump-start the faltering U.S. economy. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve said it will buy $600 billion more in government bonds by the middle of next year, but some countries are worried U.S. monetary policy could fuel asset bubbles in their economies. ... more info |
| European stock markets rally on Thursday, a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced that it would buy $600 billion in bonds to boost the U.S. economy. Banks and miners lead the gains. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve said it will buy $600 billion more in government bonds by the middle of next year, but some countries are worried U.S. monetary policy could fuel asset bubbles in their economies. ... more info |
| Stock index futures pointed to a higher open for European shares on Thursday after the Federal Reserve launched a fresh effort to support a struggling U.S. economy, committing to buy $600 billion in government bonds. ... more info |
| European shares were set to rise on Thursday morning, after the U.S. Federal Reserve launched a fresh effort to support a struggling economy, committing to buy $600 billion in government bonds. ... more info |
| European stock markets rally on Thursday, a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced that it would buy $600 billion in bonds to boost the U.S. economy. Banks and miners lead the gains. ... more info |
| News that the Federal Reserve was making another attempt to revive the American economy drowned out everything else on Wednesday. ... more info |
| By historical standards, it was a huge event. In terms of how markets reacted to it, the US Federal Reserve's decision to buy $600bn of government bonds in the next eight months caused barely a ripple. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve said it will buy $600 billion more in government bonds by the middle of next year, but some countries are worried U.S. monetary policy could fuel asset bubbles in their economies. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve launched a fresh effort to support a struggling U.S. economy on Wednesday, committing to buy $600 billion in government bonds despite concerns the program could do more harm than good. ... more info |
| The Bank of Japan kicks off a two-day rate review on Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve's decision to buy $600 billion more in government bonds to boost the anaemic U.S. economy. ... more info |
| Asian stock markets climbed on Thursday as investors took heart from the Federal Reserve's plan to buy $600 billion in government bonds in an effort to inject life into the faltering U.S. economy. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve will sink $600 billion into government bonds in a bold plan that it hopes will drive interest rates even lower than they already are and start the chain reaction that finally creates jobs and invigorates the economy. ... more info |
| Japan's Nikkei average climbed broadly on Thursday, rising 2 percent and moving away from seven-week lows hit this week, after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would buy more government bonds to boost an anaemic U.S. economy. ... more info |
| Nikkei futures traded in Singapore opened up 1 percent on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would buy more government bonds to boost an anaemic U.S. economy. ... more info |
| CHEAPER LOANS: The Federal Reserve will sink $600 billion into government bonds in a bold plan that it hopes will drive interest rates even lower than they are already. The goal: Get Americans to spend more, which would strengthen the economy. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve unveiled its plan to boost the economy by buying bonds Wednesday, and the bond market got the message. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve on Wednesday launched a fresh effort to support a struggling U.S. economy, committing to buy $600 billion in government bonds despite concerns the program could do more harm than good. ... more info |
| Mid- and small-cap stocks edged higher on Wednesday in a volatile session after the Federal Reserve unveiled a policy to buy government bonds in its latest attempt to stimulate the economy. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve announced a bold plan Wednesday to try to invigorate the economy by buying $600 billion more in Treasury bonds. The Fed said it would buy about $75 billion a month in long-term government bonds through the middle of 2011 to further drive down interest rates on mortgages and other debt. ... more info |
| The dollar slid Wednesday, briefly touching a nine-month low against the euro, after the Federal Reserve said it would spend $600 billion through the middle of next year to buy U.S. government bonds in an effort to boost the economy. ... more info |
| The cost to insure U.S. Treasury debt in the credit default swap market rose after the Federal Reserve committed to buy $600 billion more in government bonds in an attempt to help stimulate the economy. ... more info |
| The U.S. Federal Reserve announced a controversial policy on Wednesday to buy a further $600 billion of government bonds by the end of the second quarter 2011 in an attempt to breathe new life into the struggling U.S. economy. ... more info |
| The Federal Reserve launched a controversial new policy on Wednesday, committing to buy $600 billion more in government bonds by the middle of next year in an attempt to breathe new life into a struggling U.S. economy. ... more info |
| * Euro rallies to $1.42 on EBS, then pares gains * Fed intends to buy $600 bln of bonds by end of Q2 2011 ... more info |
| U.S. stocks initially turned positive then fell in volatile trade on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it will buy $600 billion in government bonds by mid-2011 in hopes of boosting the ailing economy. ... more info |
| Treasurys bounced around in choppy trading after the Federal Reserve said it planned to buy up to $600 billion in long-term Treasurys until the end of June 2011 to revive the economy. ... more info |
| Federal Reserve policymakers will start a new program to buy $600 billion in Treasurys to support the economy. The pace will be about $75 billion per month. The program will last through the end of end of June 2011. ... more info |
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