German Bunds Face Stiffer Competition from Gold and Yen
German bonds face rising competition from gold as fiscal plans and reduced ECB buying weigh on demand. Analysts note low yields make Bunds less attractive.
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German government bonds are facing stiffer competition for investor cash from other traditional havens such as gold than they have for years. Concerns regarding fiscal plans in Germany and the reduction of holdings by the European Central Bank (ECB) have raised fears of a supply-demand imbalance that could drive yields higher.
