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 Low yields means investors trust country with debt - means it can borrow cheaper, that’s a good thing, you Mor On
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 It means no one will buy the debt, it yields nothing, and is a sure fire way to lose value over the longer term. Mo ron.Originally posted by AtW View PostLow yields means investors trust country with debt - means it can borrow cheaper, that’s a good thing, you Mor OnComment
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 If demand reduces at current yields, then the yield will increase.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIt means no one will buy the debt, it yields nothing, and is a sure fire way to lose value over the longer term. Mo ron.Comment
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 You think?Originally posted by Old Greg View PostIf demand reduces at current yields, then the yield will increase.
 
 ECB prepares for a second wave of quantitative easing
 
 Trillions more printed € in your pocket. No thanks.Comment
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 German bond yield hits new low as investors pile into safe assets
 
 Yields are down because the EU is a safe haven.
 
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 Well it's a safe way of losing money against the $ that's for sure.Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostGerman bond yield hits new low as investors pile into safe assets
 
 Yields are down because the EU is a safe haven.
 
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 That's not what investors believe.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostWell it's a safe way of losing money against the $ that's for sure. 
 
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 The reason it yields nothing or negative is because of HIGH DEMAND - you don't even get basic supply/demand economics, do you?Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIt means no one will buy the debt, it yields nothing, and is a sure fire way to lose value over the longer term. Mo ron.Comment
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 Due to ECB QE, print money, buy own debt, rinse and repeat....Originally posted by AtW View PostThe reason it yields nothing or negative is because of HIGH DEMAND - you don't even get basic supply/demand economics, do you?Comment
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