Insurers wait on US data before diving in
Despite the start of a new quarter, investors are not pushing money into covered bonds, secondary market dealers told The Cover on Monday. Bunds have weakened in line with US Treasuries but the rise in yields has not tempted insurance companies to buy bonds. They are waiting for key US employment data due on Friday, which could trigger a further yield hike, before making any move, said bankers.
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