Bond market shows some vital signs of life

Bond market shows some vital signs of life

The government bond market [is expected] to improve during 2011 after a dismal period January-April, along with the economy’s recovery
Healthy bonds signal a revival

Healthy bonds signal a revival

The rocky macro economic situation has stabilised and the sun may start to shine on bond investors.
Climbing coupon rates leave buyers in the cold

Climbing coupon rates leave buyers in the cold

The Vietnamese government’s latest bond auction has proved a failure with buyers put off by the high coupon rates on offer.
Bonds start to regain appeal

Bonds start to regain appeal

However, the more bond issuers lift their offered yields, the more successful the auctions will be

Lenders still wary of state bonds

Local banks have yet to regain their appetite for government bonds.