Bonds
Alphabet seeks US$9.4 billion from sterling, Swiss franc bond sales
This is because its capex may reach US$185 billion in 2026 to finance its ambitions in artificial intelligence
Alphabet embarks on global bond spree to fund record spending
Other big tech companies are ramping up their spending too
US Treasury’s Bessent says Fed will take its time on balance sheet moves
[WASHINGTON] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he would not expect the Federal Reserve to move quickly to shrink its balance sheet, even under Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh, who has c...
PM Sanae Takaichi’s win primes Japan stocks for gains, damps yen and bonds
The benchmark Topix index closed at a record high on Feb 6
Singdollar bond issues may match recent highs due to geopolitical uncertainty: OCBC
Refinancing activity on perpetual securities issued during the Covid-19 pandemic years might also help
Global bond sales reach US$1 trillion at their fastest pace ever
Some fund managers are paring their purchases of corporate notes
Japan’s bond meltdown spurs speculation over GPIF portfolio shift
Move could help arrest the spike in yields by increasing its asset allocation to the country’s government bonds
Malaysia, Mexico most at risk from Japan carry unwind, HSBC says
Traders are on guard for increased volatility in markets ahead of an election on Feb 8
Japan’s election, Greenland’s takeover and Asia’s market resilience
From Japan’s bond shock to Greenland geopolitics, Asian markets stay resilient as political risks pile up. Emily Liu finds out why.
Smart yield hunting: CGSI says buy SGD, AUD-issued bonds, 5-10 year investment-grade debt
Analyst recommends investment-grade bonds with mid-term maturity rates
