French 10-year government bond yield falls below 5%
France’s 10-year government bond yield fell below 5% following a Moody’s decision.
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Gold rises more than 1% as dollar eases
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U.S. yields edge higher as eurozone bonds slip
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Friday while eurozone government bond yields fell, with German and French 10-year yields lower in early trade. The article also cited stronger recent U.S. bond auctions and ongoing concern about French debt supply.
France bond selloff deepens as spreads widen
French government bonds are being priced more like peripheral debt as the OAT-Bund spread moves above 140 basis points, according to Federated Hermes' Mitch Reznick. Investors are also focused on France's high debt, large deficit, increased supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
Dollar Seen Trading Around 4.08-4.10 Ringgit Next Week
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Asian currencies mostly consolidate ahead of U.S. data
Most Asian currencies were little changed against the dollar as investors waited for U.S. data, including the University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment reading. Traders were also watching Treasury yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the policy outlook.
JGB yields fall across curve after Treasury decline
Japanese government bond yields fell across the curve after overnight declines in U.S. Treasury yields. The 10-year JGB yield was down 4.5 basis points at 3.035%, while the 2-year and 30-year yields were lower as well.
French bonds underperform as spread widens
French government bonds are being sold off relative to German Bunds. Traders cited France’s debt load, budget deficit, bond supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
Oil futures jump on Gulf shipping and Iran strike fears
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France bond yield spread widens on deficit fears, rattles euro
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Euro hits 17-month low below $1.12 as French bond contagion fears rattle bloc
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Euro zone bond yields tick up as oil prices recover
Euro zone bond yields edged higher on Tuesday, reversing some of Monday's sharp falls, as oil prices recovered. Germany's 10-year yield rose 3 basis points to 3.481% as Brent crude futures gained nearly 2% to $102 a barrel.
Global long-end bond yields rise as central banks normalize
The 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.33%, its highest since June 2007, while long-dated government yields also rose in Japan, Germany, France and the UK.