Peripheral Europe Bond Spreads Down On Hope Of Increased ECB Bond Purchases
Looks like meltdown is averted; ECB will probably announce further bond purchases on it’s tomorrows Governing Council meeting.
Portugal managed to sell €500 of 12-month bills at bid-to-cover ratio of 2.5 times despite S&P negative credit watch issued yesterday.
Waiting for another ride in a few months…
Chart 1. Spain vs. Germany 10 Year Government Bond Yield Spread
Chart 2. Italy vs. Germany 10 Year Government Bond Yield Spread
Chart 3. Ireland vs. Germany 10 Year Government Bond Yield Spread
Chart 4. Portugal vs. Germany 10 Year Government Bond Yield Spread
Chart 5. Greece vs. Germany 10 Year Government Bond Yield Spread