Japan’s first sale of government bonds since the ruling political coalition crumbled drew demand that was stronger than the 12-month average as higher yields attracted investors https://t.co/46H1Syvjum ...

Market Trends - Government bonds rallied globally due to escalating US-China trade tensions [1] - Investors sought safe assets amid concerns of faltering economic growth [1]

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)(1) It's entirely possible to make private layer 2s for it (indeed there already are, but they face tough opposition from regulators, including ironically central banks)(2) As an inherently superior reserve asset to both gold and government bonds (in so many ways), if central banks don't use it, they will gradually (perhaps in some cases faster than gradually) lose their financial power, they won't be central anymore, and their functions will be replaced by other entities that do ...

Market Sentiment & Momentum - Global markets show bullish momentum, particularly in Asia, driven by technology news and enthusiasm for deals involving companies like SK Hynix and Samsung [1][3] - Concerns exist about a potential market bubble and its implications for trading strategies [2][4] - Equity markets are currently favorable for selling equity, but the sustainability of exponential growth is questioned [4] Government Bond Market - Nervousness surrounds government bonds, highlighted by a Japanese 10-year bond auction that didn't go completely smoothly [5][6] - Demand for government bonds is waning, potentially due to the attractiveness of equities and havens like gold [7] - Upcoming bond auctions in France, Spain, and potentially the UK will be closely monitored for demand metrics [8] US Treasuries & Government Shutdown - US Treasuries rallied due to surprisingly negative ADP labor numbers, fueling speculation about potential Fed interest rate cuts [9] - A prolonged US government shutdown could negatively impact the economy and potentially sour demand for US Treasuries over time [10] Company Valuation - Open AI's valuation is estimated to be around $500 billion [3]

Market Trends - US Treasuries experienced small gains in early trading, supported by a slump in oil prices and a rally in UK government bonds [1] - Market anticipates buying into Tuesday's month-end index rebalancing [1]

Market Trends - Chinese government bonds are experiencing accelerating declines [1] - Yields on long-term notes are at the highest levels this year [1] - Investors are shifting towards stocks before a week-long market break in China [1]

Government Bond Market - Japan's 40-year government bond auction demand ratio exceeded its 12-month average [1]

Market Trends - Chinese government bond issuance is set to plunge by year-end [1] - Market is also pressured by a rotation into equities [1]

Issuing government bonds “could become unavoidable if the situation calls for it,” Takaichi, a frontrunner in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership race, says https://t.co/mHs8mQeaCL ...

Monetary Policy - The Bank of England maintained its key interest rate [1] - The Bank of England reduced a program aimed at decreasing its holdings of government bonds [1]