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German government bonds trading higher Thursday, amid 2-way flow, with the belly of the yield curve underperforming. Mar Bund futures opened higher amid increased geo-political tensions in the Middle-East and also the continued uncertainty surrounding Greece.

German government bonds trading higher Wednesday following weaker than expected European flash PMI data and gains in UK Gilts after dovish Bank of England minutes.

German government bonds trading higher into the New York session Tuesday as Greece’s second bailout deal failed to convince markets. Whilst the deal averts risk of an early default, with Athens now able to repay its bond redemption for E14.44bln that is due on March 20, markets are seen remaining wary on the implementation risk, […]

German government bonds trading lower Friday amid optimism that the second Greek bailout package will be approved on Monday. Mar Bunds opened lower as risk-appetite improved with stocks higher after MNI flash China survey.

German government bonds are opening lower Friday amid optimism that the second Greek bailout package will be approved on Monday. Risk-on sentiment returned late Thursday session on press speculation that the finishing touches are being made to Greece’s second bailout package and approval from eurozone finance ministers is likely at meeting on Monday.

German government bonds trading moderately higher Wednesday having recovered opening weakness amid caution over a Greek debt/bailout deal. News that today’s Eurogroup meeting will now be done via teleconference, and comments from Greek FinMin saying “there are still outstanding issues to be addressed”, suggests any decision on the second Greek aid package will be deferred […]

German government bonds opening lower Wednesday, but off their worst levels amid caution over a Greek debt/bailout deal. Risk-on sentiment waned after news that the emergency meeting of EU finance ministers to review Greece’s bailout plan has been called off & replaced by a teleconference because more “technical work” was needed between the Greek government […]

German government bonds trading lower Tuesday following release of much stronger than expected German ZEW business sentiment survey. Mar Bund futures opened higher on a risk-aversion bid after Moody’s late yesterday downgraded six eurozone countries and as concerns grow over Greece’s PSI deal.

German government bonds trading lower Monday amid-risk-on trades following news that the Greek parliament late Sunday approved an extremely unpopular package of extra austerity measures.

German government bonds opening lower Monday after Greece’s parliament late Sunday approved an extremely unpopular package of extra austerity measures. Greek lawmakers approved the new measures by an overwhelming majority: 199 voted in favor of it, versus 74 who voted against it and 5 who cast “present votes.

German government bonds trading sharply higher Friday following comments from the leader of Greek LAOS party, Giorgos Karatzaferis, who said his party members won’t vote for the new rescue plan. Mar Bund futures opened higher amid risk-off trades after the EU rejection of the Greek bailout agreement.