In many respects, the history of the US bond markets over the past century is the history of the rise to prominence of the country. Bonds were a key source of financing for both sides during the Civil War, and helped determine the outcome of the seminal moment in US history....more

JAPAN
Braced for deluge of new issues  Jan 11

UK
Good news bonus for bond holders  Jan 11

CREDIT
Hammurabi's market meddling  Jan 11

GERMANY
Capital markets echo troubled past  Jan 11



US FORECAST
Treasury bonds may dwindle  Jan 11

GERMAN FORECAST
Bond yields could narrow  Jan 11

UK FORECAST
Yield and inflation linked  Jan 11

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