U.S. and German 10 Year Spread Widens

U.S. and German 10 Year Spread Widens

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The video tutorial discusses the yield comparison between the US and German 10-year bonds, highlighting the spread, which is the difference in yield. It explains how the US bond yields 2.49% while the German bond yields 0.94%, with the spread falling to -1.55 percentage points. The spread has been widening for nine quarters due to diverging central bank policies. The video also mentions upcoming economic events like the ECB meeting and US nonfarm payrolls, which could impact the spread.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the current yield of the US 10 year bond?

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How has the yield of both US and German 10 year bonds changed over the year?

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What does a spread of minus 1.55 percentage points indicate?

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What has been the trend of the spread between US and German 10 year bonds since July 2012?

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What key events are expected to influence the bond yields this week?

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