Sunday, July 29, 2007

Europe Bonds Fall on Concern Recent Gains Aren't Justified By Rising Rates

(Bloomberg) -- European bonds fell on speculation
the longest run of weekly gains in five months isn't justified
by expectations for higher interest rates in the euro region.

The yield on the German 10-year bund, Europe's benchmark,
rose 2 basis points to 4.33 percent as of 7:21 a.m. in London,
after reaching 4.30 percent last week, its lowest since mid-May.
The price of the 4.25 percent security due July 2017 fell 0.16,
or 1.6 euros per 1,000-euro ($1,364) face amount, to 99.34.


Read more at Bloomberg Bonds News

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