Tag: Bond market
What bond ETFs offer investors now
Piggy bank on 100 euro note Experts recommend buying bonds through exchange-traded funds (ETF), which ensure some risk diversification. (Photo: IMAGO/IlluPics) Frankfurt Numerous experts agree that the European Central Bank…
Greece repays aid loans early
Athens The Greek government wants to raise the country’s bonds above junk levels again. (Photo: Bloomberg) Athens The new Greek economy and finance minister Kostis Chatzidakis wants to open the…
What euro government bonds offer investors now
Euro sign on the EU flag At the higher level of interest rates, the bonds of European countries, which are considered safe, are once again bringing recognizable returns. (Photo: imago…
Inflation triggers new turbulence in the bond market
Bank of England in London In the coming week, the British monetary authorities will discuss the further course. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt,London When central bank governor Andrew Bailey calls the next…
The riskiest interest-bearing securities are in demand again
Logo of the Spanish bank BBVA The new risky BBVA bond offers interest of 8.375 percent per year. (Photo: IMAGO/Zoonar) Frankfurt The shock quickly subsided: almost three months after Credit…
How to protect yourself from inflation with the right investments
Chart Gold, cryptocurrency, real estate – what is best in times of high inflation rates? Frankfurt A new world with permanently higher interest rates and inflation that is more likely…
The trillion dollar risk on Wall Street
Statue of George Washington in front of the New York Stock Exchange There has been a surprising recovery on the stock markets since the beginning of the year. (Photo: AP)…
Emerging and developing countries are threatened with a “wall of debt” of 39 billion dollars
Dusseldorf Around $30 billion: That is the sum of the debt that the 160 emerging and developing countries will have to refinance in 2024 alone. In 2025, according to an…
DZ Bank collects 1.1 billion euros with AT1 bond
Headquarters of DZ Bank in Frankfurt’s Westend Tower The leading cooperative institute collects more money than originally planned with an equity-like loan. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt There has been a lot…
DZ Bank collects 1.1 billion euros with AT1 bond
Headquarters of DZ Bank in Frankfurt’s Westend Tower The leading cooperative institute collects more money than originally planned with an equity-like loan. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt There has been a lot…
Are US government bonds worthwhile for private investors?
US Federal Reserve What happens next on the bond market depends largely on the interest rate policy of the US Federal Reserve. (Photo: dpa) The US Treasury market is a…
Markets bet against central banks – which scenarios are now possible
Frankfurt In the next few days things will happen in quick succession: the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will start what may be its last interest rate hike on Wednesday, and…
European stocks are falling out of favor with investors
Bull and bear symbols on one screen Stock markets are rising, but investors are anything but bullish. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The Dax is approaching the 16,000 point mark, and the…
How likely is a recession?
Traders on the New York Stock Exchange The bond market is signaling an economic slump, triggered by the interest rate hikes by the central banks. (Photo: Reuters) Dusseldorf A surprising…
Are Corporate Bonds the Better Stocks?
Bond yields are rising As a result of the turnaround in interest rates, corporate bonds have become attractive again for investors. Frankfurt Just a year ago there wasn’t much to…
Different markets send conflicting signals
Abstract charts The markets are sending conflicting signals, says columnist Andrea Cunnen. Frankfurt Wednesday was once again a trading day as it should be. Investors were in a mood known…
Credit Suisse bonds: investors are examining lawsuits
CreditSuisse After the historic emergency merger of the two major Swiss banks UBS and Credit Suisse, outrage about the deal is also growing among investors in special bonds. (Photo: Bloomberg)…
Credit Suisse rescue fails to calm banking market
Dusseldorf Bank stocks sold off in Asian equities trading on Monday in the wake of the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse, which was accompanied by a devaluation of the institution’s…
DZ Bank warns of a “vicious circle” in Italy
Giorgia Meloni The right-wing politician has led the Italian government since October. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt The Italian government threatens to lose control of the national debt. This is the result…
Yields on US bonds approach important mark
Traders on the New York Stock Exchange Interest rate expectations are affecting the bond market. (Photo: dapd) Dusseldorf The interest rate expectations in the USA, which are rising again, are…