Bonds
Global bond sales reach US$1 trillion at their fastest pace ever
Some fund managers are paring their purchases of corporate notes
Japan’s bond meltdown spurs speculation over GPIF portfolio shift
Move could help arrest the spike in yields by increasing its asset allocation to the country’s government bonds
Malaysia, Mexico most at risk from Japan carry unwind, HSBC says
Traders are on guard for increased volatility in markets ahead of an election on Feb 8
Japan’s election, Greenland’s takeover and Asia’s market resilience
From Japan’s bond shock to Greenland geopolitics, Asian markets stay resilient as political risks pile up. Emily Liu finds out why.
Smart yield hunting: CGSI says buy SGD, AUD-issued bonds, 5-10 year investment-grade debt
Analyst recommends investment-grade bonds with mid-term maturity rates
UOB’s Sydney branch prices A$2 billion in five-year notes
They comprise A$750 million in floating-rate notes and A$1.25 billion in fixed-rate notes
Asian equities hold ground as Japan bond jitters ease; Wall Street up in early trade
Spillover from Japan’s debt market moves appear limited as regional investors turn to policy signals from Davos
Why investors are worried about Japan’s bond market
Japan’s US$7.5 trillion bond market, long a pillar of stability, now faces weakening investor demand
Japanese bonds may rebound after Katayama calls for market calm
JAPAN’S bonds are likely to rebound after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama called for calm among market participants following a selloff that pushed yields to all-time highs.
SIA prices S$500 million 10-year notes at 2.7% fixed rate
They will be offered in denominations of S$250,000
