Bonds

Pimco managing director Bill Gross, who in January said gilts were "resting on a bed of nitroglycerin", now believes the UK is "decently positioned" to escape its debt crisis.

Greece plans to raise €5bn from a new seven-year bond in its first attempt to raise funds since the EU-backed safety net agreement for the country.

Co-heads of fixed interest at Invesco Perpetual discuss the outlook for bonds and their plans for the newest addition to their fund stable

Colin McLean expects to see more companies issuing bonds directly to retail investors.

Sarasin's John Godley has started buying long-dated gilts believing prices are nearing a bottom.

The UK's largest bond houses will meet Financial Services Secretary Lord Myners this week as the Treasury looks to accelerate growth in the private placement market.

Corporate bonds have recovered strongly over the last 12 months and we believe the recovery has further to run, albeit at a more moderate pace.

Chancellor Darling said in today's Budget the Government will work with trade bodies to improve access to bond markets for large and mid sized companies.

The Debt Management Office plans to increase issuance of longer dated conventional and index-linked gilts in the coming financial year in response to strong structural demand.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is now a safer investment than the ‘risk free' US Government.