Bond/Debt market

Singapore bonds beat out peers as other havens falter amid Iran war

Singapore's bonds have also been boosted by the relative strength of the Singapore dollar, which is the best performer in Asia in 2026 after the Malaysian ringgit and Chinese yuan.

Busting the myth of US Treasuries as a haven

While they may not be a reliable counterweight to stocks, Treasuries do provide stability to portfolios over time.

Wealth bankers in Asia rush to calm growing private credit fears

Private bankers in Hong Kong and Singapore have been fielding urgent calls from their high net-worth clients, according to sources.

Singapore Exchange to launch Asian government bond futures amid geopolitical turmoil

The decision comes amid a global sell-off in bonds on fears that the renewed Middle East conflict could stoke inflation and prompt more hawkish moves by the central banks.

UK seeks to limit economic hit from Iran as borrowing costs jump

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves prepares to participate in a G7 Finance Ministers video call at Downing Street in London, Britain, March 9, 2026. Alberto Pezzali/Pool via REUTERS

Global bond sell-off deepens as oil spike stokes stagflation fear

Crude oil has spiked almost 80 per cent since the Iran war began and disrupted shipments from the Middle East.

DBS secures China bond underwriting licence

ST20260105_202694600983 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/ Generic pix of the DBS bank outlet at the Takashimaya Shopping Centre, on Jan 5, 2026.

Biathlon-Italy's Giacomel rues lack of Olympic village as he hopes for more success

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Men's 20km Individual - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 10, 2026. Tommaso Giacomel of Italy reacts after crossing the line REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

China’s years-long retreat from US Treasuries flags bigger risks

China has halved its US Treasury holdings since 2013, advising banks to limit purchases amidst geopolitical tensions, reflecting a long-term strategic shift.

Google parent Alphabet embarks on global bond spree to fund record AI spending

The Google parent is planning to spend as much as US$185 billion in 2026, more than it has spent in the past three years combined.

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