Bond Market Headlines

Portugal Bond Rout Overstates Greek Likeness

Portugal 's bond-market rout suggestsinvestors aren't rewarding the nation's austerity efforts andare concerned about a Greek-style reduction in debt repayments. Portuguese bonds handed investors a loss ...

Junk bond market on verge of record week

LONDON/NEW YORK, Feb 3 (IFR) - The junk bond marketwas poised Friday to break the record for weekly volume, withinvestors ploughing money into the sector in a way that recallsthe days before the global ...

Fitch: Industrials Dominate U.S. Corporate Bond Market

The U.S. corporate bond market's rating drift turned more negative in the last quarter of 2011, following a similar but less severe trend in the third quarter, according to a new Fitch Ratings report.

Treasury bond market at a glance

Key barometers in the Treasury market late Friday, compared with late Thursday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $100 invested:______

Development of Malaysia’s bond market is still assured despite global turmoil

DESPITE the current turmoil in Europe and shaky prospects for the global economy, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services maintains a strong outlook for Malaysia’s bond market. Our view reflects: positive bond market developments, ongoing growth in Islamic finance, and steady macroeconomic fundamentals in Malaysia.