Global bonds: meltdown?
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World bond markets in 1996 are showing some similarities with 1994, when bond prices fell sharply. NatWest securities also sees parallels with 1986, a year of monetary reflation. Markets are concerned with the timing of a rise in Japanese interest rates. Investors are less keen to borrow in Japanese yen to purchase US dollars since Japanese rates could rise. Monetary reflation appears necessary due to weak economic growth. European markets are likely to perform better than those in the US over the longer term, and this is particularly true for short-term maturities.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Gilts: looking for a cut
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There is increased optimism over interest rates world wide and this is helping the market for government securities. The Bank of England appears to have changed its message over interest rates and does not appear to see a rate rise as necessary. Abbey National has cut its interest rates indicating that it may foresee a drop in rates. The ten year government security yield has dropped to under 8% following a good reception for US economic data.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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Gilts enter uncharted waters
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The British government securities (gilts) have moved into new territory with long-dated yields dropping to levels not seen since 1957. The UK is likely to face an economic slowdown and equities have tended to be volatile. A reduction in short-term interest rates could help cut yields for longer-dated bonds.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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