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Strong one, says yield curve

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 APR 2010
... was, yields on 10-year benchmark US Treasuries would be coming back down, especially given the still uncertain future of Greece and its impact on the rest of Europe. Instead, they are now at pre-Lehman Bros. Levels. Yields on 10-year US Treasuries are ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 APR 2010
... days after the collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered a financial meltdown that led to the global recession. Fears that Greece could be edging closer to default on its sovereign debt, spurred by the explosion of its bond spread, ebbed slightly. The energy ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 APR 2010
... YORK - The US stock market recovered from an early slide after an increase in retail sales overshadowed concerns about Greece's debt problems and the job market. The Dow Jones industrial average finished with a gain of 30 points after being down 53 points. ...

Paradox of thrift

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2010
... every money professional admonishing people and governments for spending beyond their means? Just look at the punishment Greece is now receiving because of its debts. So why had Wall Street used this stat as one of the reasons to sell last night? The ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 APR 2010
... told clients. LONDON - Europe's main stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with investors increasingly concerned that Greece may not be able to resolve its debt and deficit problems, dealers said. Markets gave back some of their recent gains as Greek ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2010
... after disappointing US jobs data hurt investor confidence and offset other more positive figures. Continuing concerns over Greece as it sought to raise funds to cover its debt and budget deficits also helped dampen markets which also were beginning to ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2010
... bout of nerves over weak government finances pushed European stock markets lower on Tuesday, wiping out early gains after Greece sought more funds to help it repay debt. Greek bond yields continued to rise to more than twice the rate paid by Germany ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2010
... February, which was above market expectations of a 0.1 per cent increase. Meanwhile, easing concern about debt problems in Greece reduced demand for the US dollar. The US dollar's decline in turn increased demand for commodities, which become more attractive ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2010
... cent, at 4,905.2. NEW YORK - US stocks closed mixed on Friday as the market weighed a European decision to help debt-laden Greece and amid news of possible tensions in the Korean peninsula. The market jumped in early trading following a European agreement ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2010
... about 0.25 per cent lower and extended losses through the morning as a negative finish on Wall Street and concerns about Greece's financial troubles gave investors a reason to sell. IG Markets institutional dealer Chris Weston said some investors were ...