Albert Lee

Taiwan Dollar Falls to Three-Month Low, Bonds Rise on Europe

Taiwan’s dollar dropped to the lowest level in more than three months and government bonds rose as concern Europe’s debt crisis is worsening deterred risk-taking.

Taiwan’s Bonds Rise as Electricity-Price Increase Delayed

Taiwan’s government bonds rose, pushing benchmark five-year yields to the lowest level since March, after the government postponed an electricity-price increase. The local dollar weakened.

Cathay United’s Lee Says Yield Curve to Steepen on Rate Outlook

Albert Lee, a Taipei-based fixed- income trader at Cathay United Bank Co., comments on Taiwan’s bond market in a phone interview today.

Taiwan Dollar Strengthens, Bonds Fall on China Growth Optimism

Taiwan’s dollar reached a one-month high after better-than-expected Chinese manufacturing data spurred optimism growth in Asia’s largest economy remains intact. Bonds fell by the most in more than two weeks.

Taiwan Dollar, Bonds Little Changed on Intervention Speculation

Taiwan’s dollar was little changed, after two days of losses, on speculation the central bank will seek currency gains to contain inflation. Bonds were steady.

Lowest Emerging Yield Shows Taiwan Election Likely to Preserve China Ties

Investors drove Taiwan’s government bond yields to the lowest in emerging markets and the island’s currency rose the most in Asia in the past three months on speculation elections won’t derail improving ties with China.

Taiwan’s Bonds Rise as U.S. Recovery Concern Spurs Safety Demand

Taiwan’s government bonds gained, with benchmark five-year yields at a one-week low, as concern over the recovery of the world’s biggest economy spurred demand for the safest assets. The local dollar rose.

Taiwan’s Dollar Gains as Report May Show Export Orders Rebounded

Taiwan’s dollar strengthened as economists estimate a report tomorrow will show export orders rebounded last month, bolstering the outlook for capital inflows.

Taiwan Dollar Extends Rebound on Inflows; Five-Year Bonds Gain

Taiwan’s dollar strengthened, extending its rebound from a six-week low, after overseas investors boosted their holdings of the island’s shares. The government’s five-year bonds rose, pushing yields down from the highest level in almost a month.

Asian Currencies Rise on Stock Gains, Signs of Global Recovery

Asian currencies strengthened, led by the Philippine peso, as regional stocks advanced amid signs the world economy will withstand Europe’s debt crisis.

"It looks like inflation pressure has eased a bit."

- Albert Lee on May 02, 2012

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