Wednesday, June 20, 2007

S.Africa government bond yields rise, extending losses

(Reuters) - South African bonds weakened on Thursday, extending losses from the previous day prompted by a rise in U.S. Treasury yields.

At 0615 GMT, yields on the heavily-traded 2010 bond were up 10 basis points at 8.94 percent compared to the previous close, while those on the benchmark issue due 2015 increased 8 basis points to 8.295 percent.


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