The Irish bond posted its longest losing streak in at least three years,
sending the yield difference, or spread, over benchmark German 10-year debt
to a record. Ten-year Portuguese yields jumped 26 basis points to 7.17
percent, while Greek and Spanish bonds also slumped. Bunds slipped as a sale
of two-year notes attracted the lowest demand since May. The euro weakened
and stocks declined.
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