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Singapore bonds beat biggest developed-market peers as restrictions drive demand for haven assets

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Bloomberg • 2 min read
Singapore bonds beat biggest developed-market peers as restrictions drive demand for haven assets
The securities gained 1% last month, a performance which trails only that of South African and Mexican notes.
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Singapore government bonds beat their biggest developed-market peers in May as a flare-up in virus infections in the city state fostered demand for haven assets.

The securities gained 1% last month, a performance which trails only that of South African and Mexican notes among 30 of the world’s largest debt markets, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Fifteen- and 20-year bonds outperformed other tenors.

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