Tag Archives: Bonds

The Trigger Has Been Pulled And The Slaughter Of The Bonds Has Begun

Posted on June 26, 2013 by DRenegade

What does it look like when a 30 year bull market ends abruptly?  What happens when bond yields start doing things that they haven’t done in 50 years?  If your answer to those questions involves the word “slaughter”, you are probably … Continue reading →

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There Goes Greece (Again)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by DRenegade

  Greek Bonds Plunge As Ruling Coalition Partner Pulls Out, Withdraws Ministers As reported yesterday, Greece has stormed right back to the top of the crisis charts, not only due to the previously reported news that the IMF may be withholding … Continue reading →

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Japanese Government Bonds Halted Limit Down; Yields Spike To 10 Week High; Worst Day In 5 Years

Posted on May 10, 2013 by DRenegade

It appears things are getting a little out of control around the world. Between the collapse in JGB implied volatilities in recent days, today’s melt-down in JPY (+255 pips from pre-open US levels), the last few days melt-up in the Nikkei (+6.8% … Continue reading →

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France sells bonds at negative interest rate, the Netherlands and Austria are downgraded

Posted on July 9, 2012 by DRenegade

Who would invest their wealth at a negative rate of return? This happened today when French bonds were offered at a negative interest rate. Denmark increased their negative ROI last week. At this rate (pun intended), the European crisis will … Continue reading →

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Bond Market Backs Obama With Record Demand For New Debt

Posted on July 2, 2012 by DRenegade

Investors are plowing cash into new U.S. Treasuries at a record pace, making economic growth rather than budget austerity a key issue as President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney face off in November’s presidential election. Bidders offered $3.16 for each dollar of the $1.075 … Continue reading →

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