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2026-07-17 18:58:12
[Eye of the European Debt Crisis: Credit Bonds as a Safe Haven?] ⑴ As the German government bond yield curve shifts upward, the spreads on euro-denominated investment-grade credit bonds have widened accordingly, highlighting their relative value during periods of rising interest rates. ⑵ Institutional strategists point out that compared to high-yield bonds, these assets currently carry lower risk exposure, and the ratio of coupon return to safety margin is more attractive. ⑶ From a psychological perspective, the market remains wary of potential global trade disruptions caused by Trump's tariff rhetoric, and funds tend to reduce holdings of higher-volatility, high-risk assets and increase positions in high-quality bonds with manageable durations. ⑷ Given the divergence in European economic data and the uncertainty surrounding central bank policy, it is crucial to closely monitor changes in German government bond supply and the transmission effect of the US inflation path on transatlantic yield spreads.
