Bonds news

China’s central bank launched its first variable bond named “DR” in an effort to reinforce the pricing mechanism for financial markets. Fundamental analysis: New product launched Following the phasing out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor), China decided to reform its benchmark rate framework, joining other global leaders.

Investors are rushing to purchase debt across various sectors in an effort to benefit from emerging companies from countries outside of the United States. In the meantime, U.S. Treasury yields are rising as investors embrace risk. Fundamental analysis: Risk on trading environment  Inflows into emerging bonds are in the green…

U.S. Treasury yields are trading in a volatile manner amid fluid COVID-19 situations worldwide. The 10-year yield declined yesterday on the constant resurgence in coronavirus cases, but recovered today. Fundamental analysis: New single-day record in daily infections As many as 144,000 new COVID-19 cases were registered on Wednesday, setting a…

A 10-year U.S. Treasury yield dropped sharply on Wednesday after initial results of the U.S. presidential election didn’t yield a clear winner to send markets into the risk-off trading sentiment. Fundamental analysis: The largest single-day decline since March The prospect of contested elections was ranked as low probability yesterday as…

The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has continued to contract after slipping to 0.758% today. In the meantime, it seems that Japanese life insurance companies are coming back to the domestic bond market as yield gaps between them and foreign rivals narrow as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

A great demand for China state state bond sent yields lower to hit the lowest percentage since April 2017.  Fundamental analysis: US investors rush for China state bonds China’s first direct bond sale in the U.S. has attracted huge demand. The government raised $6 billion in sales after attracting around…

The U.S. 10-year debt has jumped to 0.797% this week as the Wall Street bets on the Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to win the elections.  Fundamental analysis: Wall Street betting big on Biden It seems that institutional investors are very confident that Joe Biden will win in November 03…

China’s rapidly growing $15tn mainland bond market is one of the markets with top prospects for pension funds and other institutional investors. Still, trading risk, low liquidity, a thicket of legal trouble, and a shallow market are some of the significant issues the Chinese government debt market needs to address.

In 1980, sponsors of China’s Yizheng Chemical Fibers needed capital to create a large-scale chemical fiber plant. Government-owned institutions were unable to assist. Having nowhere to turn onshore, Yizheng issued bonds worth 50 million USD overseas to raise funds, becoming the first Chinese enterprise in the modern era to enter…

Yields on Chinese 10-year government bonds have returned to trade above 3%. Separately, FTSE Russell is set to include additional Chinese government debt securities in its key indexes. Fundamental analysis: New inclusions to be made FTSE Russell is looking to broaden Chinese government debt to its key indexes, a decision…

Malaysian bonds have been top performers in this quarter in the Asian market, thanks to the succession of interest rate cuts. But deflation, diminishing expectations for yet another interest-rate cut, and an uncertain economy mean that there is more to come. Senior rates strategist at Australia & New Zealand Banking…

Thailand’s Central Bank recently stated that it successfully sold 50 billion baht ($1.6 billion) on Friday, in government savings bonds that leveraged blockchain technology. The project focuses on enabling investors to receive bonds faster and reduce operating costs when issuing bonds. The bank of Thailand new scripless bonds Through…

The European Commission prepares to issue green bonds for the first time, as investors and politicians ask Brussels to increase sustainable debt as part of its €750 billion borrowing splurges to fund Europe’s economic recovery from Coronavirus. The commissioner for the EU budget, Johannes Hahn, told Financial Times that…

Japanese bond fund reduces U.S treasury holdings ahead of the forthcoming presidential elections in the United States. Before now, the Federal Reserve promised to keep rates low for longer, diminishing returns, but November presidential elections give Japanese investors another reason to avoid treasury holdings. The chief executive chief fund manager…

Eurozone bonds yield dipped from recent highs in early trade on Tuesday, 1 September 2020; it follows Germany’s reading for August. According to Reuters’ poll, the information showed an inflation reading with just a decline of about 0.2%, although we could see more dip into the negative territory. The…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hastened the speed for investors to invest in the sixth tranche of the sovereign bond. The move comes a few days after RBI began its Special Market Operation of simultaneous purchase and sale of the Government’s securities. The sale of gold by…

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently issued offshore Pakistan rupee-linked bonds worth $200 million. According to the Bank, the rupee-linked bond will be for international investors to support Pakistan’s local currency and capital market. ADB tweeted: “ADB will issue bonds denominated in Pakistani rupee…

This Wednesday, India’s Reserve Bank stated that it would buy and purchase longer tenor-bonds through two tranches in two special operations. Following the announcement, yields on 5.79% 2030 bonds moved up to 6.16% by seven basis points. It’s essential to know that the latest benchmark 5.77%…

Minereum recently launched a new crypto bond to its community that ensures investors get up to 50% yield annually. Minereum, the first self-mining smart contract, launched this new offer in the Defi space, where traditional bonds – considered to be among the safest securities – will no longer…

The Reserve Bank of India declared on Tuesday that it would simultaneously buy and purchase longer tenor bonds through two tranches in two special open market operations (OMOs) on the 27th of August, 2020, and 3rd of September, 2020. Amid the move, India traders weren’t…

Germany launched its first “green” bond placing, which has the same coupon as conventional federal securities to sustain renewable energy and clean transport systems. The German government announced late last year about its intention to launch the bonds in the second half of 2020 in a bid to foster…

According to Michael Schumacher, Managing Director of the leading American multinational financial services firm Wells Fargo, the dollar will lose its value further. Whereas, he predicts bond will strengthen. Schumacher blames the most recent decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates alongside its dovish stand for the weakening…