In May, bond rates for Series I are predicted to drop below 4%.

Inflation-proof and nearly risk-free Series I bonds have seen unprecedented demand over the past year. However, yields have been declining and are expected to continue doing so in May, according to industry experts.

According to the most recent data on the consumer price index, new I bo...

There was no indication that the Bank of Japan would take a more hawkish stance at its January meeting.

Bank of Japan stated that existing yield curve control must be maintained because of the expectation that it will take some time to achieve the 2% inflation stability target. According to Jeff Ng of MUFG, recent salary agreements will certainly sustain inflation at its elevated historical levels....

When discussing the Stan Original Film Transfusion, Phoebe Tonkin remarked that Sam Worthington's close bond with his sons was a "invaluable asset”

Transfusion, a Stan Original Film launching exclusively on Stan on January 20, has been discussed by Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin. Ryan Logan, played by Sam Worthington (Avatar: The Way of Water), is a former SAS member who is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after leaving t...

As bond yields approach the ceiling once more, the Bank of Japan may announce a significant policy adjustment this week.

With government bond rates increasing and the yen strengthening, the Bank of Japan is scheduled to hold a meeting this week, and some economists are predicting that it may abandon its yield curve management policy. The Bank of Japan surprised markets by increasing its tolerance range for 10-year ...

Global Convertible Bond Market is Forecasted to Witness Growth at a CAGR of 8.5% over the Forecast Period

Global convertible bond market is truly witnessing massive growth in today’s time, courtesy of several factors like global economic meltdown, higher spending habits and high awareness among people, especially youngsters in terms of having secondary source of income. People are keenly invest...

Auction Of T-Bonds (Dirham)

On Saturday, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced that a second auction of federal treasury bonds will take place on June 20. AED1.5 billion will be auctioned off in two tranches: AED750 million which means $204 million for two years and AED750 million for three years. At an effort to boost seco...

This week, you should read about China's transition bonds, as well as other environmental news

As Beijing aspires to achieve carbon neutrality, the country's interbank bond market regulator announced on June 6 that it is rolling out so-called low-carbon transition bonds to assist businesses in becoming more environmentally friendly. According to the National Association of Financial Ma...

Reliance Industries to Raise 5 billion dollars Through Bonds

Reliance Industries has announced to raise 5 billion dollars by issuing bonds as a measure to refinance its current debt.

The company released a statement saying that the notes will be issued in one or more tranches.

This has become the new way to deal with debts. Sovereign bo...

Surety Bond Market – United States Insights, Growth, Size, Comparative Analysis, Trends and Forecast, 2020 – 2028 – A Report by Absolute Market Insights

A surety bond is a legally binding contract, which is entered into by three parties, that includes the principal, surety and the obligee. The obligee, which in most cases is a government entity, requires the principal, like a business owner or a contractor, to procure a surety bond as a guarantee...

TOKYO STOCKS END LOW OVER FALL IN TECHNOLOGY ISSUES

Highlights –

• Tokyo stocks end low over fall in technology issues.
• The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 116.59 points, or 0.40 percent.
• Topix index of all First Section issues on the TSE finished 0.49 point, or 0.03 percent.

BOJ’S TOTAL ASSESTS IN FISCAL 2020 ROSE TO $6.5 TRILLION

Highlights –

• BOJ’s total assets in fiscal 2020 rose to $6.5 trillion.
• Japanese government bonds were purchased massively as part of the ultraloose monetary policy.
• The total assets rose 604.48 trillion yen from the previous year...

TOKYO STOCKS END LOW ON CONCERNS OF U.S INFLATION ON THURSDAY

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• Tokyo stocks end low on concerns of U.S inflation on Thursday.
• The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 699.50 points.
• The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the TSE finished 28.91 points.
• ...

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC INCREASES JAPAN GOVT.’S DEBT TO $940 BILLION IN 2020

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• Coronavirus pandemic increases Japan govt.’s debt to $940 billion in 2020.
• As of March 31, the outstanding balance meaning the debt per capita stood at 9.70 million yen.
• The nation's debt reportedly consisted of...

FTSE RUSSELL APPROVED CHINESE SOVEREIGN BONDS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE INDEX

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• FTSE Russell approved Chinese sovereign bonds to be included in the index.
• Chinese government bonds (CGBs) will be added to the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI).
• It will be done so in a period of over 36 months rat...

CHINA URGES CREDIT RATING AGENCIES TO IMPROVE THEIR RATING MODELS

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• China urges credit rating agencies to improve their rating models.
• The agencies are asked to strengthen corporate governance and bolster information disclosure.
• Bond credit rating has been under complaint by investors in ...

JAMES BOND STAR PIERCE BROSNAN TO STAR IN BLACK ADAM OPPOSITE DWAYNE JOHNSON

Highlights

• Black Adam has a stellar star cast in Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone

• According to the reports, the James Bond-star will play Kent Nelson, also known as the good Dr. Fate, a son of an archaeologis...

US 10-YR TREASURY YIELD ROSE TO 1.74% FOR FIRST TIME SINCE JANUARY 2020

Highlights

• For the first time since January 2020, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield on Thursday went up to 1.74 percent

• According to the US Federal Reserve, it was expecting higher economic growth and inflation in the country this 2020 and also repeated its pledge ...

TREASURY SECRETARY JANET YELLEN PLAYS DOWN ANY CONCERN OF RECENT SURGE IN US GOVT-BOND YIELDS

Highlights

• US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has played down any concern that the recent surge in US government-bond yields reflects expectations for huge breakout in inflation

• In wake of February employment report released on February, yields on 10-year Treasur...

TOKYO STOCKS END LOW ON WEDNESDAY OVER INVESTOR GAINS

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• Tokyo stocks end low on Wednesday over investor gains.
• The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down at 175.56 points.
• The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the TSE ended 3.59 points.
• Stock iss...

JAMES BOND ACTRESS JUDI DENCH GETS SHOT OF CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Highlights

• According to Dench, she got vaccinated a week ago and will be getting her second dose in few months

• Talking to the BBC News, Dench said “I have (had the coronavirus vaccine). I had one a week ago so I think my next is something like 11 weeks time...