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Fixed Income

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

Private Credit in Australia Booms as Interest Rates Rise, Banks Retreat

Australia's burgeoning private credit market is experiencing a surge of interest from institutional investors seeking higher returns amidst rising interest rates and a cautious banking sector, reports Bloomberg. This trend is driven by the attractive yields offered by private credit funds, which have become a compelling alternative to

Fixed Income Outlook Positive, UBS Says

Despite climbing US Treasury yields this week amidst election uncertainty and global debt concerns, UBS maintains a positive outlook on fixed income. The Chief Investment Office of the Swiss bank cites anticipated easing of Federal Reserve policy and robust corporate bond fundamentals as key drivers, according to a note published

Why the Rate of Fallen Angel Corporate Bonds is ‘Extremely Low’: Goldman Sachs

US companies are fiercely guarding their investment grade credit status, with a remarkably low number slipping into riskier, high-yield tiers, according to a note published by Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The volume of US debt stripped of its investment grade rating, or fallen angels, has reached its lowest level in

FTSE Russell to Add Indian and South Korean Bonds to Flagship Indexes in 2025

Global index provider FTSE Russell announced on Tuesday that it will include Indian sovereign bonds in its Emerging Markets Government Bond Index (EMGBI) and South Korean government bonds in its World Government Bond Index (WGBI), both starting in 2025. The decision to include Indian securities, which will represent 9.35%