Coping with surpluses

Article Abstract:

Many government, including the US, could see reductions in their bond markets as a result of repayments of national debts. The impact of this trend is examiend in detail.

National debt, Public debts

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Confusing curves

Article Abstract:

Government bonds have seen drops in their yields as investors move away from other assets seen as riskier. There is concern about drops in long bond yields and possible links with high yields for some short-term bonds and a recession. Yield curves cannot always be interpreted easily. There has also been a widening of the gap between yields for corporate and government bonds. Financial conditions appear to have tightened, especially with drops in equity prices.

Capital market, Capital markets

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA



Subjects list: Economic aspects, Government securities
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.