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US Treasuries Rise as Fed Cites Uncertain Path for US Economy
US Treasuries Rise as Fed Cites Uncertain Path for US Economy

Bloomberg

time07-05-2025

  • Business
  • Bloomberg

US Treasuries Rise as Fed Cites Uncertain Path for US Economy

By and Alice Gledhill Save The Treasury market edged higher after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady while emphasizing growing risks of higher inflation and rising unemployment. The gains on Wednesday pushed yields lower by as much as four basis points across maturities, with traders holding tight to their wagers on at least three interest-rate reductions in the rest of 2025. While the first cut is fully priced in for September, traders still see solid odds of a move in July.

Bond Market Confronts Prospect of Quick Boost to German Spending
Bond Market Confronts Prospect of Quick Boost to German Spending

Bloomberg

time25-02-2025

  • Business
  • Bloomberg

Bond Market Confronts Prospect of Quick Boost to German Spending

By and Alice Gledhill Updated on Save A widely-watched gauge of the attractiveness of German debt fell to the most negative on record as policymakers discuss borrowing more to fund defense spending. The German 10-year bond yield hit five basis points above comparable swaps, the most in data going back to 2007. The difference between yields and swap rates — known as the the swap spread — is an important yardstick of future issuance because bonds tend to weaken relative to swaps as the market anticipates more sales.

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