Government bonds face one of worst months of past decade as investors warn of ‘deterioration’ in public finances
Traditional 60-40 portfolio of global equities and fixed income on course for worst month since 2022
Controversial tactic to raise new debt is unlikely to be popular with existing creditors
Long-term prospects for combustion engines were fading even before the outbreak of war
Plus, the defence of private credit
To pay or not to pay, that is the question
As central bankers tread the line between controlling inflation and avoiding economic stagnation, investors face tough decisions
Ease of trading in world’s most important debt has worsened in recent weeks, banks and investors say
Cash-strapped nation says swaps gave it access to cheaper borrowing and denies deals were opaque
London-based firm has become high-profile victim of market upheaval sparked by Middle East conflict
Plus, US bank regulations
Corporates try to take advantage of market rebounds rather than risk further turbulence or US midterm elections
While problems with the financing source are emerging, the region needs to diversify from bank funding
Bond deals tied to acquisition of video game maker show appetite for risky debt despite geopolitical tumult
Treasury yields jump in March as investors fret Middle East crisis will ignite fresh burst of inflation
The choices in dealing with market volatility depend on your circumstances
Stocks reverse losses and oil tumbles after US president says there have been ‘constructive’ talks with Tehran
Traders bet on four Bank of England rate rises this year
No one’s doing it like the Brits
West African nation agreed total return swaps with AFC and FAB months after separate hidden debt scandal came to light
Investors are becoming increasingly hawkish
Wild swings in UK gilts point to strains that will hurt government finances and jack up borrowing costs for us all
Ten-year gilt yield jumps to 5% as fears over inflation shock intensify
Traders price in almost 50% chance of higher borrowing costs by October, in potential blow to Trump’s calls for cuts
An inflationary energy shock has drained optimism over UK rate cuts and hammered popular hedge fund trades
