Defying Logic: Germany Sells 30-Year Bonds for Negative Yields

Germany sold 30-year bonds at a negative yield for the first time, in another sign of how investors’ desperation for safe assets is inflating their value......»»

Global equity markets extended a year-end rally on Thursday that has pushed U.S. and world stock benchmarks to record highs, while bond yields in Europe rose after Sweden stopped five years of negative interest rates, signaling the end of a sub-zero era......»»

The yields on U.S. 10-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities slipped deeper into negative territory on Tuesday as a result of intense demand for bonds due to trade and economic anxiety......»»

One group of fixed-income traders have capitalized on the roaring rally in government bonds that has driven their yields below zero......»»

Last night, when we previewed Germany's sale this morning of what would be the world's first ultra-long (30 Year) auction with a negative yield, we said that "traders will closely following the oversubscription rate on the sale, which.....»»

Long-dated U.S. Treasury rates edge higher Tuesday, with appetite for bonds cooling even amid a round of weaker-than-expected housing data, which undercut the positive tone in equities......»»

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on early Wednesday's trade, but largely clung to the floor of its recent trading range ahead of an auction for 20-year government bonds......»»

U.S. Treasury prices rallied, pushing yields lower, following an auction for $24 billion of 30-year government bonds that "stopped through" by 1.6 basis points, a sig.....»»

Long-dated U.S. Treasury yields retreat and prices rise Monday, offering a modest reprieve for government bonds that have been hurt as investors worry about rising inflation as the economy recovers......»»

Corporate bonds with speculative or "junk" credit ratings stumble on Thursday as 10-year Treasury yields spike, ratcheting up concerns that a steeper selloff could be afoot if benchmark rates march significantly higher......»»

U.S. Treasury yields rose sharply Monday, kicking off the week with a further selloff in government bonds that appeared to undercut broader risk assets......»»

U.S. Treasury yields rise Tuesday, starting the holiday-shortened week on a bearish footing as traders flee from longer-dated government bonds amid expectations for vaccines and fiscal spending to power the economy through the pandemic......»»

Real US Investment Grade Yields Hit A Record Negative 35bps In late December, in our recap of a "year like no other" for credit markets, we showed a stunning chart which.....»»

Long-term Treasury yields shifted higher on Thursday afternoon following a weak auction for $27 billion of 30-year bonds. The long-dated maturity rose 2 basis points to 1.944%, wh.....»»

U.S. Treasury yields fall Monday in line with European bond markets after data in Germany pointed to deterioration in the eurozone economy, hinting at the possibility of a double-dip recession......»»

For The First Time Ever, Real US Investment Grade Yields Turn Negative In late December, in our recap of a "year like no other" for credit ma.....»»

U.S. Treasury yields tumbled Thursday as investors saw another sharp rise in U.S. weekly initial jobless claims due to the coronavirus-driven economic downturn......»»

Boeing sold $25 billion of bonds in the largest offering this year, as the company comes off of one of its worst quarter on record with the pandemic upending the global aviation industry......»»

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A stunning move overnight into bonds sent the yield on the 10-year Treasury to a new record low. The yield on the 10-year fell 14 basis points to 0.78%. Yields move in the opposite direction to prices. U.S. stock futures slumped, .....»»