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Singapore bonds break from Treasuries as haven demand grows

Singapore sovereign-bond sensitivity to Treasuries has declined, an indication that investors are looking for alternatives to US dollar assets. Moves in the two markets have become almost independent of each other, after their correlation fell to nearly zero. Singapore’s fiscal discipline is boosting the appeal of its AAA-rated bonds, which are graded above Treasuries amid concern over government finances in the US. [...]