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Financing the technological revolution: AI issuance in credit

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026

... yield, so capex-related issuance is already having an impact at the margin." In his article, De Silva explained that US yields have increased over the last five years, and annual AI-related capex is expected to grow from US$400 billion to over US$2 trillion ...

EM correction, it's different this time

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013

... begin reducing the $85 billion per month US bond buying program down to $60-65 billion has led to expectations that US yields are on the way back up. The sentiment shift has seen US yields already almost double from 1.6% in May to 2.9% in early September ...

Sinking emerging markets

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2013

... from emerging market debt and US$2.9 billion from emerging equity markets. This is understandable given that rising US yields reduce the premium offered by emerging market bonds - more so when inflation is taken into consideration. Because of higher ...

Known knowns

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2012

... to ensure return OF capital. Yes, they've come back up a bit from the 1.46% low hit on 1 June, but at 1.65%, 10-year US yields are still below the 2.08% GFC low. I don't know about you what could be scarier than that spooky episode back in 2008/09 when ...

Strong one, says yield curve

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 12 APR 2010

... at the last week's close from 2.9 per cent a year ago. There are many possible explanations for the rise in long-term US yields. From traders switching out of the bond market and into riskier assets, to rising inflation expectations, to increased default ...

Bonds need a double dip

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2010

... start of 2009 to around 3.80 per cent so far this year. There are many possible explanations for the rise in long-term US yields. From traders switching out of the bond market and into riskier assets, to rising inflation expectations, to increased default ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares make further ground

... wary of the potential for other banks to bid for AMP. The Australian bond market was also stronger after the decline in US yields overnight, and despite news of a $2.4 billion trade deficit in July. The yield on the benchmark May 2013 bond fell 7.5 points ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares open higher

... blue-chips Rio and BHP Billiton were also weaker. The Australian bond market was also stronger, following a decline in US yields overnight. The yield on the 10-year bond was 5.54%, down five points from last night's close. The Australian dollar was trading ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares soften in morning trade

... resource leaders Rio and BHP Billiton were also a touch lower. The Bond market was also weaker, following a jump in US yields overnight on further evidence of a strengthening US recovery. The yield on the benchmark May 2013 bond climbed four basis points ...

Afternoon market wrap: Resources push local market higher

... also jumped 17c to $3.12 on speculation of an imminent takeover by Fosters. The bond market withstood small rises in US yields and a stronger domestic share market, with the yield on the benchmark May 2013 bond closing one point lower at 5.57%. The Australian ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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