German bonds drop as economy shrinks less than expected

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Source: Bloomberg
German Bunds declined for a second day as a report posted Germany's GDP fell less than estimated in the second quarter, diminishing demand for safer assets. The 10-year bond yields gained to 1.44%. The price for 1.75% security due in July 2022 dropped 0.36 to 102.82. The two-year bond yield was little changed at -0.038%, after reaching a record low of -0.097% on Aug. 2.
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