18 Quotes by Kornelius Purps

We could get a mini rally for bonds from a weaker number because it goes against the big expectations for higher rates and stronger growth.

With Italy's history of more than 50 different governments since World War II, it's hard to believe that a government with such a tight majority will have the mandate to implement the structural reforms demanded by the rating agencies.

What we are seeing currently is that it's not a one-way road for strong economic data. Ten-year yields could fall to 3.35 percent in a month.

We had positive inflation data out of Europe, and the U.S. as well. It's the starting point for yields to come down again.

The ZEW indicator is at levels which previously have marked a high, and discussion will now start on whether the ECB will hike rates earlier than in March. This will put the front-end under pressure.

These somewhat disappointing figures might remind investors that not everything is bright in the euro zone. The long end has seen its yield highs.

The substantial upward revisions of the staff forecasts imply more rate hikes to come. The market is absolutely right to price in a June rate hike.

This is a warning that sentiment developments aren't a one-way street, and we may have reached a peak. With the help of ZEW, prices should find a floor and shouldn't drop in the very short term.

This is a warning that sentiment developments aren't a one- way street, and we may have reached a peak. With the help of ZEW, prices should find a floor and shouldn't drop in the very short term.