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Colombia Bond Market Roiled by Petro's Budget Overhaul

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's recent budget overhaul is causing significant unease among global investors, leading to a selloff in the country's bond market, as reported by Bloomberg. The move, which shifts more revenue and spending to regional governments, has fueled concerns about Colombia's long-term

Asian Bonds Suffer Outflows Amid US Election Uncertainty

Foreign investors pulled funds from most Asian bond markets outside of China in October, driven by caution ahead of the US presidential election, reports Mint. The potential for a Donald Trump victory, which ultimately materialized, fueled concerns about increased inflation due to Trump's proposed tariffs and tax cuts.

US Companies Rush to Tap Post-Election Bond Market

Corporate borrowers are flooding the US bond market, capitalizing on exceptionally favorable conditions following Donald Trump's re-election victory, reports the Financial Times. This week alone, companies have raised over $50 billion, exceeding bankers' expectations and marking the busiest week since September. This surge in activity is attributed

Templeton Joins JPMorgan, T. Rowe in Warning of Higher Treasury Yields

Investment firms are warning of a potential surge in US Treasury yields, with some analysts predicting the 10-year yield could reach 5% or higher, reports Bloomberg. This comes amid growing concerns about the expanding US government debt burden, fueled by a multi-trillion dollar deficit and exacerbated by the potential impact

JGB Yields Edge Up, Investors Await US & Japan Economic Signals

Japanese government bond (JGB) yields edged higher on Tuesday, tracking a rise in US Treasury yields during Asian trading hours, according to Reuters. Investors are awaiting fresh signals on the economic outlooks for both the United States and Japan. The 10-year JGB yield rose 0.5 basis point (bps) to

Bond Market Braces for Rough Ride as Trump's Victory Unfolds

The bond market selloff triggered by Donald Trump's presidential victory last week was as swift as it was short-lived, but experts warn that the bumpy ride is far from over, reports Bloomberg. While the market stabilized this week, firms like BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, and TCW Group are sounding

Trump and Bond Yields

Donald Trump's decisive victory in the presidential race, dubbed by some as the "Super Bowl of Global Politics," triggered mixed reactions across financial markets. While stock indices hit record highs, the US dollar surged, and Bitcoin soared, the bond market responded with a resounding sell-off. This
Trump and Bond Yields

JGBs Rise as Fed Cut Fuels Treasury Gains

Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rose in early Tokyo trading, mirroring overnight gains in US Treasurys following the Federal Reserve's widely anticipated 25 basis point rate cut, reports The Wall Street Journal. The close correlation between JGBs and Treasurys is driving the upward trend in the Japanese bond market.

Traders Cash In on Trump-Driven Bond Surge

Traders who placed bearish bets on US Treasury bonds a few weeks ago are likely reaping significant profits in the wake of Donald Trump's re-election, according to a report from Bloomberg. The former president's victory has triggered a surge in Treasury yields, pushing rates to multi-month

UK Gilt Yields Rise as Government Hints at Fiscal Rule Changes

The UK government's borrowing costs have risen on global financial markets, following news that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering changes to Britain's debt rules, reports The Guardian. Reeves, ahead of next week's budget, is expected to announce at the International Monetary Fund's