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    • U.S. government debt prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors moved to the sidelines in anticipation of possible clues on whether the Federal Reserve might consider curbing its bond purchases ...

    • UK gilts rally after inflation falls more than expected Reuters - UK Focus - 2 hours 0 minutes ago

      British government bond prices rallied on Tuesday after data showed inflation fell more sharply than expected last month, potentially giving the Bank of England greater scope to resume gilt purchases. ...

    • By Swati Bhat and Shamik Paul MUMBAI (Reuters) - Investors in India's rocketing bond market are betting heavily on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shedding some of its habitual caution by both cutting ...

    • The dollar edged up against the yen on Tuesday after Japan's economy minister clarified earlier remarks about the yen's weakness that had toppled the greenback from a 4-1/2-year high against the Japanese ...

    • By Mari Saito TOKYO (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp said its Japanese suitor SoftBank Corp granted it a waiver allowing it to consider a $25.5 billion rival bid by Dish Network Corp, as pressure mounts ...

    • By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese government panel warns there is "absolutely no guarantee" that domestic investors will keep financing the country's massive public debt, citing ...

    • MANILA, May 21 (Reuters) - Following is a list of company-related and market news that could affect the local market. ---------------- MARKET SNAPSHOT AT 0011 GMT -------------- INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG ...

    • SINGAPORE, May 21 (Reuters) - Following is some company-related and market news which could have an impact on the local market. ----------------------MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 0013 GMT ------------ INSTRUMENT ...

    • TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that he wants the Bank of Japan to have a thorough dialogue with markets in the wake of volatility in the government bond market. "Governor ...

    • Flood of deals continues in US high-yield market Reuters - UK Focus - 16 hours ago

      By Rachelle Kakouris NEW YORK, May 20 - Investor demand continues to be focused on higher coupon paper in the US speculative-rated sector with the majority of today's deals dominated by Single B and Triple ...

    • U.S. government debt prices fell on Monday in choppy trading with benchmark yields hovering near two-month highs, as traders waited for further clues on whether U.S. growth will be strong enough for the ...

    • U.S. government debt prices slipped on Monday, with benchmark yields hovering near two-month highs as Wall Street stocks' rise into fresh record territory reduced earlier safe-haven bids for bonds. Speculation ...

    • Money MoT: Shawbrook Bank and Kent Reliance have launched new issues of their fixed rate bonds. We look at how they shape up for consumers.

    • Shawbrook Bank and Kent Reliance have launched new issues of their fixed rate bonds. We look at how they shape up for consumers.

    • Some of the best performing funds are imposing new charges to discourage new investors. Which funds should you turn to?

    • US high-yield issuers rush to market Reuters - UK Focus - 22 hours ago

      By Joy Ferguson and Rachelle Kakouris May 20 - It's looking like another busy week for high-yield as issuers rush in ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend to take advantage of the current window for issuance ...

    • Prices on benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasuries notes turned flat on Monday, erasing earlier gains as Wall Street stocks edged into positive territory, recovering from their lower open and reducing safe-haven ...

    • Passive funds such as ETFs are cheap but not suitable for all assets, experts tell Emma Wall .

    • U.S. government debt prices rose on Monday, rebounding from last week's selloff as Wall Street stocks retreated from record highs and the dollar weakened against the yen, offering few alternatives to bonds. ...

    • RBI says foreign investors may buy inflation-linked bonds Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013 14:06 BST
      Kashmiri college girls walk under garlands made of Indian currency notes on display at a market in Srinagar September 3, 2012.

      MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's new inflation-linked bonds will be sold to foreign investors as part of an up to $25 billion investment limit for government debt allotted for demand from overseas, Reserve Bank ...

    • By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese government panel warns there is "absolutely no guarantee" that domestic investors will keep financing the country's massive public debt, citing ...

    • Strong demand from FIIs for government debt quotas Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013 13:32 BST

      By Archana Narayanan MUMBAI (Reuters) - Foreign investors bid heavily in an auction for quotas to buy government bonds on Monday, even after Standard & Poor's reiterated its "negative" outlook ...

    • Solid week of US high-grade issuance expected Reuters - UK Focus - Mon, May 20, 2013 12:40 BST

      By John Balassi May 20 - Despite heading into Monday with increased interest-rate volatility, and stock futures slightly in the red after a big run last week, the credit markets are likely to see another ...

    • LONDON (Reuters) - Fund firm Babson Capital has attracted $5 billion of new money to invest in high-yield bonds and loans in the past 12 months, as investors turn to higher-risk bank loans to offset weak ...

    • Babson Capital raises $5 bln for riskier bank loan investments Reuters - UK Focus - Mon, May 20, 2013 11:34 BST

      Fund firm Babson Capital has attracted $5 billion of new money to invest in high-yield bonds and loans in the past 12 months, as investors turn to higher-risk bank loans to offset weak returns on their ...

    • HONG KONG, May 20 (Reuters) - CapitaLand Ltd, the biggest property developer in Southeast Asia, plans to raise up to $520 million in convertible bonds due 2020, according to a term sheet of the deal seen ...

    • Elan to fund buying spree with USD800m high-yield bond Reuters - UK Focus - Mon, May 20, 2013 10:45 BST

      By Natalie Harrison LONDON, May 20 - Irish drugmaker Elan will stage a return to the bond market this week with a USD800m high-yield offering that will fund share purchases, capital expenditure and acquisitions. ...

    • INVESTMENT FOCUS-Top four central banks may change the tune Reuters - UK Focus - Mon, May 20, 2013 07:55 BST

      The world's major central banks may be shifting their tone subtly from "whatever it takes" to "we can only do so much". Financial markets supercharged this year by the extraordinary ...

    • BOJ may seek ways to calm bond market, policy on hold Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013 07:36 BST

      TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to stand pat on monetary policy this week despite jitters over the recent volatility in bond markets, hoping it can prevent a renewed spike in yields by ...

    • Europe has a growth problem: the International Monetary Fund has warned of a three-speed world economy, with the eurozone losing further ground to the United States and emerging economies.

    • Euro Tax 'To Decimate Pensions', Report Says Sky News - Sun, May 19, 2013 20:24 BST
      Euro Tax 'To Decimate Pensions', Report Says

      The trading of government bonds would be rendered uneconomic and pensioners would find their savings hit under proposals for a Europe-wide financial transactions tax, according to one of the financial ...

    • Euro Tax 'To Decimate Pensions', Report Warns Sky News - Sun, May 19, 2013 19:27 BST
      Euro Tax 'To Decimate Pensions', Report Says

      The trading of government bonds would be rendered uneconomic and pensioners would find their savings hit under proposals for a Europe-wide financial transactions tax, according to one of the financial ...

    • Monetarists across the world have warned that the International Monetary Fund and the Bank for International Settlements are making an historic error by calling for a withdrawal of emergency stimulus before ...

    • U.S. job market gains could lead Fed to taper QE3 early Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013 13:11 BST

      (Reuters) - The beginning of the end of the Federal Reserve's massive bond-buying program might come sooner than many investors think if recent gains in the U.S. labour market do not prove fleeting. Much ...

    • Strong data pushes US stocks to new records AFP - Fri, May 17, 2013 21:33 BST
      Strong data pushes US stocks to new records

      Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 10, 2013 in New York City. US stocks resumed their upward push Friday with both the Dow and S&P 500 closing at new all-time highs following ...

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