Bonds Analysis & Opinion

Buy SHYP1580, sell SGB1051/SGB1052Open position at +92.5bp. Potential target at +77.5bp, stop at +102.5bp. Carry and roll down (3M) +1.3bp/month. 5-year spread vs government bonds at 2013 highs After...

The USD was in bullish mode after Thursday's ECB and BOE rate decisions. The USD was up against the EUR, GBP and CHF, but slightly down against the JPY and commodity currencies. So the picture was...

Investors beware: the bond market is treading in very rough waters. The sell-off we have seen of U.S. bonds might just lead to more troubles ahead for the bond market. Just take a look at the chart...

Treasury 10-year notes rose for a third day yesterday as investors sought the safest assets after two of Portugal’s ministers resigned from the government, reigniting concern the European debt...

Uh oh…more bad political news out of Europe. Portugal’s government is at risk of falling, as two key ministers resigned in protest over the EU’s mandated austerity policies. This...

As with just about every other asset class, bonds have been bouncing strongly over the past week, but I think that again, with just about every other asset class, the bounce is nearing an...

Article Summary: It’s shaping up to be another critical week for forex price action and we believe buying US Dollar dips remains attractive. DailyFX PLUS System Trading Signals -- To briefly...

The state of Illinois has priced a $1.3 billion tax-exempt bond issue. The state has ratings of A3 Moody’s and A- Standard and Poor’s. For more than one year, we have not owned the state...

For months, people have been trying to explain the stock market’s relative resilience by comparing its performance to the bond market. Since early May, commentators have proclaimed that a...

Treasuries advanced for a third day as investors weighed whether the world’s largest economy is expanding fast enough to prompt the Federal Reserve to taper monetary stimulus.Benchmark 10-year...

Well it seems Mr. Market has been able to regain the important 1600 level in the S&P (SPX), likely giving a little confidence boost to equity bulls. Things also appear to be fairly strong, this...