Greek bond rates fall to historic lows

The interpretation given by market players to lower lending rates has to do with the lifting of capital controls announced yesterday, as well as with developments in Europe's peripheral bonds.

The decline in the 10-year bond rate is 7%, while the 5-year decline is similar. At the same time, the spread is falling, that is, compared to German bonds - which show the degree of confidence of markets and investors in an economy - to the lowest level since early 2010.

Note that the 10 year issue in March had a yield of 3.9% while the 5 year issue in January had a yield of 3.6%. The 7-year bond issued by the LDDHC was issued with a yield of 1.9%. All bond yields are slipping due to political developments and investors turning fearful of a recession into safer returns.

Developments in the bond market are boosting market estimates, ahead of the gates and upgrades of the Greek economy and banks by rating agencies, which will further reduce Greece's borrowing costs. It is estimated that Greece's borrowing costs have fallen by almost half in recent months, which allows optimistic forecasts to reduce the target for primary surpluses, while also paving the way for new issues.