Treasurys tumble as auction of $12 billion of 30-year bonds garners weak demandOctober 8th, 2009 Weak auction of 30-year bonds sends Treasurys downNEW YORK — Treasury prices tumbled Thursday after an auction of $12 billion of 30-year bonds was met with lukewarm demand. In late trading, the price of the 30-year Treasury dropped 1 15/32 to 107 3/32, pushing its yield up to 4.09 percent from 4.01 percent late Wednesday.
Treasury prices climb after strong demand for $20 billion in 10-year notesOctober 7th, 2009 Treasury prices rise after latest debt auctionNEW YORK — Treasury prices recovered Wednesday, bouncing back from declines a day earlier, following strong demand at the government's latest debt auction. Investors welcomed new 10-year Treasury notes to the market, again putting aside long-term fears of inflation and over-saturation of the government debt market.
Treasury prices continue to fall as stock market rally extends into second dayOctober 6th, 2009 Treasury prices decline as investors bid up stocksNEW YORK — Treasury prices fell Tuesday, pushing their yields higher, as investors poured money into riskier investments such as stocks. An auction of three-year notes helped push prices off their lows of the day.
Treasurys barely budge; Market welcomes TIPS auction but gains are checked by rising stocksOctober 5th, 2009 Treasurys little changed despite strong TIPS saleNEW YORK — Treasury prices were little changed Monday as investors balanced strong results of an auction of inflation-protected bonds against a rising stock market, which sapped demand for safe-haven investments. The price of the benchmark 10-year Treasury note slipped 1/32 to 103 11/32.
Treasury prices decline after weakening demand seen at 5-year note auctionSeptember 23rd, 2009 Treasury prices fall after 5-year note auctionNEW YORK — Treasury prices fell Wednesday, pushing their yields higher, after results from an auction of five-year notes showed weaker demand for government debt. Prices had been relatively flat throughout the morning, along with stocks, ahead of the Federal Reserve Board's interest rate decision.
Treasury prices jump following strong demand at auction for 30-year bondsSeptember 10th, 2009 Treasury prices surge on strong demand at auctionNEW YORK — Treasury prices surged Thursday, sending their yields lower, after another successful auction of long-term government debt. Treasurys started the day moderately higher and shot up after a $12 billion auction of 30-year bonds was met with strong demand from investors.
Treasury prices rise modestly after strong demand seen for new 10-year notesSeptember 9th, 2009 Treasurys rise modestly amid strong auction demandNEW YORK — Treasury prices rose modestly Wednesday after a strong showing for the government's latest auction of 10-year notes. The price of the 10-year note rose 1/32 to 101 6/32, while its yield remained unchanged at 3.48 percent.
Treasury prices mostly rise as auction brings strong demand for new 10-year notesSeptember 9th, 2009 Treasurys mostly rise amid strong auction demandNEW YORK — Treasury prices mostly edged higher Wednesday after a strong showing for the government's latest auction of 10-year notes. In late trading, the 10-year note rose 2/32 to 101 7/32, while its yield remained unchanged at 3.48 percent.
Investors send treasury prices modestly lower as stock market continues gainsSeptember 8th, 2009 Treasury prices drop slightly as stocks riseNEW YORK — Treasury prices dipped Tuesday as investors turned to stocks amid promising signs for a recovery. Stock prices gained as investors were encouraged by takeover news from overseas.
Strong demand at 7-year auction does little to excite Treasury marketAugust 27th, 2009 Treasurys edge lower despite good 7-year auctionNEW YORK — Treasury prices edged lower in relatively quiet trading despite another strong showing of demand at the latest auction for government debt. The government auctioned off $28 billion in seven-year notes Thursday, which the government only recently began selling again.
Treasury prices fall back after surging on strong auction demand; 30-year buying is solidJuly 9th, 2009 Treasurys fall as investors return to stock marketNEW YORK — Treasury prices slipped Thursday, a day after a big jump, as stock prices recovered. Results were solid from the week's final auction, this time of 30-year notes.
Treasurys prices surge as buyers clamor for 10-year notes at government auctionJuly 8th, 2009 Treasurys jump after strong 10-year auctionNEW YORK — Long-term Treasury prices surged Wednesday after strong results from an auction of 10-year notes. Investors looking for the safety of government debt rushed to buy $19 billion in notes sold by the Treasury Department.
Bond prices gain for second day on heels of Treasury auctionsJune 12th, 2009 Treasury prices rise, yields fall, for a 2nd dayNEW YORK — Exuberance over a strong 30-year bond auction extended into a second day Friday, pushing Treasury prices up and yields down. If the trend continues, it could mean relief for homeowners worried about the recent upturn in mortgage rates.
Treasurys slide after weak response to 30-year long bond auction, upbeat weekly jobs reportMay 8th, 2009 Treasurys fall on weak demand at 30-year auctionNEW YORK — Treasury prices fell Thursday after weak demand at an auction for 30-year bonds unnerved investors. The Treasury Department was forced to pay greater interest than had been expected in an auction of $14 billion in 30-year notes.
Treasurys show modest moves after 10-year note auction, jump in stocks over 'stress tests'May 8th, 2009 Treasurys inch sideways after auction, stock rallyNEW YORK — Treasury prices were mainly flat Wednesday as a government debt auction drew strong demand but a stock market rally siphoned off investors' dollars. Results from a Treasury Department auction of $22 billion in 10-year notes initially helped prices.