The Bonds held up much better than one might have expected, and the spreads between corporates and longer dated Treasuries was remarkably uniform.
Bear in mind that these are yields on this chart, and the value of the underlying bonds moves in the opposite direction to the yield.
"A new, invisible and at times virtual, tyranny is established, one which unilaterally and irremediably imposes its own laws and rules. Moreover, indebtedness and credit distance countries from their real economy and citizens from their real buying power. Added to this, as if it were needed, is widespread corruption and selfish fiscal evasion which have taken on worldwide dimensions. The will to power and of possession has become limitless." Francis I, 16 May 2013