Posted on 12/10/2012 10:36:05 AM PST by whitedog57
Italian government bond yields jumped on Monday after Prime Minister Mario Montis decision to step down early raised worries over the future pace at which the heavily indebted country reforms its economy.
While investors are clearly nervous about Mario Montis resignation as PM of Italy, investors seem to be signalling increased optimism about Venezuelas Chavezs return of cancer.
Venezuelan bonds surged, sending benchmark yields to a five-year low, as speculation mounted that President Hugo Chavez will be unable to complete his third term after he acknowledged a recurrence of his cancer.
I am sure that Hugo Chavez would have preferred a different bond market reaction.
Despite the turmoil in Italy and Venezuela, US Treasury markets remain calm ahead of the Fed FOMC meeting on 12/12.
Notice that gold is up +9.50.
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You go, Hugo! (and soon please)
Um, that wasn't relief -- it was panic.
Venezuelan bonds surged, sending benchmark yields to a five-year low
Now, they may well despise Chavez, but when bond prices rise, interest yields go down. They're scared sh**less about what's to come and raising their asking price to protect against loss.
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