He further pointed out that some bond investors are viewing credit risk (the chances of a company defaulting on its debt) as less of a concern than interest rate risk (the chances of interest rates rising).

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Further, equities have been weakening and bond prices have been strengthening, he pointed out.

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He has pointed out that the UN can do little beyond emergency relief work without a further UN resolution.

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