Greek Drama Spooks Bond Market

Townhall Staff

Jun 16, 2011 11:07 AM Jun 16, 2011

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LONDON—The cost of insuring Greek government bonds against default soared to another new record Thursday as a growing government crisis cast doubt on the country's ability to continue qualifying for international aid.

Jitters swept through bond markets of other high-debt countries. Meanwhile, German government bonds, or bunds, reaped new gains as investors banked on their reputation as Europe's safe haven.