The yield premium demanded by investors to hold Treasury bonds in their portfolios, compared to the German Bund, is once again increasing. TradeWeb data show the gap between ten-year rates in the area of 195 basis points, from 187 on Friday evening. The level is still below the peak of 204 cents marked on Thursday. On Friday evening, however, Moody's placed Italy's 'Aa2' sovereign rating under observation, stating that it could be downgraded.
Ten-year bonds, performance premiums rise
The gap between ten-year rates is widening to around 195 basis points, from 187 on Friday evening. The level is still below the peak of 204 cents marked on Thursday.
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