Japan Cuts Bond Supply, Easing Global Yields and Boosting US Auction After a prolonged stretch of turmoil in the bond markets that left investors uneasy, Japan has finally taken action. For weeks, the Japanese bond market had been experiencing severe stress, particularly in the sector dealing with ultra-long-term bonds. Yields were climbing t...
US Treasury Posts Rare Surplus in April Amid Revenue Surge Two weeks ago, the U.S. Treasury issued its routine quarterly refunding update and, to the surprise of many, revealed it needed significantly less money for the current quarter than previously forecast. This announcement sent a wave of surprise through financial markets, which had gro...
US 10-Year Treasury Auction Signals Strong Demand and Market Confidence Just a short time ago, there was widespread concern that US Treasury securities were losing their standing as the world's most secure investment option. Speculation swirled that they might be replaced by other government bonds from countries such as Japan or China, or eve...
US Treasury 20-Year Bond Auction Sees Strong Demand and Low Yields The latest government bond auction has just concluded, and it turned out to be an extraordinary success, exceeding expectations by a significant margin. The day started with bond yields trending upwards before reversing course and moving lower. Against this backdrop, the US Tr...
US Treasury Auction: Solid Demand for $58B 3-Year Notes Amid Debt Surge As the year draws to a close, the United States continues to grapple with its ever-expanding government debt, which recently reached a staggering record of $36.17 trillion. This persistent financial demand shows no signs of slowing down, regardless of the time of year, na...