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A lose-lose proposition

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2009

... programme. Must be because the US has its own 'Buy American' clause in its rescue package. And with China's massive holding of US bonds, it holds America by the b#lls. Now it's flexing its muscles Australia's way. Reports overnight revealed that Rio ...

Threat of Lehmannisation

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 15 JUN 2009

... their investments due to soaring US government debt and a weakening US dollar. China is the world's biggest holder of US bonds, Japan the second and Russia third. Like any investor they have a right to be concerned. The US budget deficit is forecast ...

Moral hazard on Main Street

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2009

... America has a big printing press to do this. Yes it can. And the world loves America. The world will continue to buy US bonds as fast as the Treasury could issue them. This is the tragedy. The Fed and the US government are rewarding its citizens' irresponsible ...

Retirees short on yield

... markets where income was traditionally found. "Emerging market bonds, which traded at yields of 7 to 8 per cent above US bonds in 2001, now trade for just 2 per cent above the US 10 year bond rate as, once again, the hunger for income has driven investors ...

Deutsche offers its next Nexus instalment

Deustche Bank has released its latest collateralised debt obligation (CDO) offering, Nexus4 Topaz Notes targeted to the retail sector. Nexus4 Topaz Notes represents the fourth instalment for Nexus Bonds Ltd, which was established in 2002. The Nexus4 ...

Assirt assesses Nexus Bonds Portfolio Linked Floating Rates Notes

Assirt Research has said that Nexus Bonds Portfolio Linked Floating Rates Notes (PLFRN), as part of its assessment of alternative strategies and products, are suitable for sophisticated investors seeking the security of interest returns that are inflation ...

Assirt assesses Nexus Bonds Portfolio Linked Floating Rates Notes

Midday Market Wrap: Market boosted by healthy offshore gains

... was at 94.050 from 94.055 at yesterday's close and the three-year contract was at 94.17 per cent, compared with 94.20. US bonds strengthened a little overnight despite a large five-year note auction and a rally in stockmarkets. All Ordinaries 3230.3 ...

Morning market wrap: US stocks rebound on comforting data

... largest one-day gain since early June, the index rising 77.9 points (1.9%) to 4,169.2. Despite the strong rally in stocks, US bonds managed to eke out further small gains. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond fell one point to 3.93%. But the inconclusive ...

Morning market wrap: US stocks up, dollar sinks to fresh lows

AAP | TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2003

... cent to $US1.1595. The Australian dollar also jumped by almost one US cent overnight, ending the session at $US0.6785. US bonds reversed some of the gains won last week, hurt by the rebound in stocks and the weaker dollar. The yield on the two-year Treasury ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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