Monday, July 9, 2007

European Bond Yields Hold Near Five-Year High After Manufacturing Report

(Bloomberg) -- European 10-year bond yields held
near the highest in five years after a report showed German
factory production rose the most in six months during May.

Government debt may record a fifth day of losses, the
longest losing streak in three weeks, after European Central
Bank policy makers led by President Jean-Claude Trichet last
week signaled interest rates will rise further. Bonds weakened
earlier on speculation oil prices near a 10-month high will
boost import costs for the 13 economies that share the euro.


Read more at Bloomberg Bonds News

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