SINGAPORE - Returns on sovereign bonds have dropped to historical lows worldwide as central banks cut benchmark interest rates to help their economies recover from the coronavirus-driven recession.
The low yields - which mean higher bond prices - are good for companies and governments struggling to keep their heads above water as they can raise much-needed funds cheaply.
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