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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:50:00 GMT

NBAD sells $750m bond

DUBAI: State owned National Bank of Abu Dhabi sold a five-year benchmark bond worth $750m yesterday, the first debt issue from the United Arab Emirates since Dubai's debt crisis erupted in November. The new bond by NBAD, the largest lender in the Gulf
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:50:00 GMT

U.S. Insurers Purchase Corporate Bonds in Market ‘Raining Gold’

March 19 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. insurers, holders of more than $2.2 trillion in corporate debt, bought the bonds at the fastest pace in five years in 2009, taking advantage of a market that Warren Buffett said was raining gold. Insurers net purchases of
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:46:00 GMT

New Zealand dlr pauses near highs; bonds soft

* Kiwi steady near two-month high as Greece watched * Kiwi also near two year high vs euro on Greece fears WELLINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The New Zealand dollar stalled close to its highs on Friday as market attention was consumed by offshore
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:43:00 GMT

JAPAN'S SEKISUI HOUSE TO ISSUE US$553 MLN IN STRAIGHT BONDS

Japanese housing developer Sekisui House Ltd. (TSE:1928) plans to issue around 50 billion yen (US$553.1 million) in five-year straight bonds this April and use the proceeds to pay down bank loans. The straight bonds -- the first to be issued by the firm
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:40:00 GMT

Telstra sells 1b euro of 10-year bonds

Telstra Corporation Ltd has sold one billion euros ($A1.5 billion) of 10 year bonds. The bonds, with a coupon rate of 4.25 per cent per annum, will mature on March 23, 2020. The offer was six times oversubscribed, Melbourne-based Telstra said in a
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:31:00 GMT

US investors dispersing off bonds – interest rise

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) – Bonds on Thursday were cheaper as interest rates rose. At times, bonds... For more information, read our latest forex news.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:30:00 GMT

Mirvac sells A$150 mln 5-yr bond at 265bp/swap-source

24 PM ( 3 minutes ago) SYDNEY, March 19 - Property developer Mirvac Group Ltd has priced A$150 million of five-year bond issue at 265 basis points over swap, a source who has seen the terms said on Friday. The issue was initially launched with a minimum
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:29:00 GMT

Bonds bring new public health center to Caldwell

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Mirvac sells $150m 5-yr bond

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:07:00 GMT

JGB futures dip on Treasuries Nikkei bounce

economy nikkei stock average nikkei stock average » economy By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO, March 19 - Japanese government bond futures inched down on Friday as investors unwound long positions in the wake of weaker U.S. Treasuries and Tokyo's Nikkei stock
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:58:00 GMT

EURO BONDS-La Caixa, Eutelsat, Santander, Pohjola

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - News, details on corporate bond issues in the European markets on Thursday: Mandate: Spain's largest savings bank plans a euro benchmark covered bond, with launch in the near future subject to market conditions, as reported
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:37:00 GMT

Wal-Mart considers selling yuan-denominated bonds in HK

HONG KONG -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, is considering selling yuan bonds in Hong Kong as China opens its markets, according to Asia Chief Executive Officer Scott Price. The company is 'considering options' that may include
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:24:00 GMT

JGB futures dip on Treasuries, Nikkei bounce

By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO, March 19 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond futures inched down on Friday as investors unwound long positions in the wake of weaker U.S. Treasuries and Tokyo's Nikkei stock average rising back towards a two-month high.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:14:00 GMT

JGB futures dip on Treasuries, Nikkei bounce

TOKYO, March 19 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond futures inched down on Friday as investors unwound long positions in the wake of weaker U.S. Treasuries and Tokyo's Nikkei stock average rising back towards a two-month high. Foreign investors such as
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:05:00 GMT

State Street adds fixed-income strategist

State Street adds fixed-income strategist
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:57:00 GMT

Congress Asset buys fixed-income manager

Congress Asset buys fixed-income manager
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:57:00 GMT

JGB futures dip on Treasuries, Nikkei bounce

* Funds continue unwinding long positions after BOJ * Cash bonds little changed ahead of fiscal year-end TOKYO, March 19 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond futures inched down on Friday as investors unwound long positions in the wake of weaker U.S.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:55:00 GMT

Mirvac sells A$150 mln 5-yr bond at 265bp/swap

:24 PM ( 8 minutes ago) SYDNEY, March 19 - Property developer Mirvac Group Ltd has priced a A$150 million issue of five-year bonds at 265 basis points over swap, it on Friday. The offer was more than two times oversubscribed with over 20 investors, it
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:33:00 GMT

JGBs inch up as investors pick up bargains after fall

economy bond futures bond futures » economy TOKYO, March 19 - Japanese government bond futures inched up on Friday, climbing more from a four-month low struck the previous day as some investors hunted for bargains after the previous day's sell-off. *
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:33:00 GMT

Interest Rates Rise In Bond Market

ECONOMY IN FOCUS: Interest rates rose in the bond market after a fresh batch of economic data showed that the economy continues to slowly regain its strength. CASHING OUT: The news help drain some cash out of Treasurys. Traders view government bonds as
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:21:00 GMT

Bonds draw strength from rand

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:15:00 GMT

Bonds gain on stronger rand

Johannesburg - Bonds gained a few basis points in the morning session on Wednesday on the back of a stronger rand. Better than expected retail sales data for January suggesting a recovery in the retail sector also added support, bond traders said. By
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:14:00 GMT

Marfin Laiki CEO sees Cyprus ‘losing out’ with covered bonds delay to 2011

A leading banker believes that the Cyprus banking system is losing out big time because of the delays to pass a long overdue law on covered bonds. Marfin Laiki Bank's CEO Efthymios Bouloutas told a press briefing on Thursday that he doesn't see the
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:10:00 GMT

Nissan Motor To Issue Straight Bonds In Japan - Nikkei

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:09:00 GMT

Nissan Motor To Issue Domestic Straight Bond

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:07:00 GMT

Nissan Motor To Issue Straight Bonds In Japan - Nikkei

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:56:00 GMT

Nissan Motor To Issue Straight Bonds In Japan - Nikkei

Nissan Motor To Issue Straight Bonds In Japan - Nikkei
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:43:00 GMT

UPDATE 1-Mirvac sells A$150 mln 5-yr bond at 265bp/swap

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:37:00 GMT

Bonds opens weaker after US Fed rumours

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:34:00 GMT

3rd UPDATE: Hartford Financial, Shell Tap Bond Demand

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (HIG) offered its first corporate bond deal since 2008 Thursday as part of its plan to repay $3.4 billion in federal bailout funds. Hartford's $1.1 billion three-part bond deal sold at attractive rates that
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:34:00 GMT