World Bank president says he opposes giving more authority to Federal ReserveSeptember 30th, 2009 Zoellick advocates greater role for US TreasuryWASHINGTON — The president of the World Bank says he opposes giving more authority to the U.S. Federal Reserve, arguing instead that the Treasury Department is better suited to manage financial crises.
Treasurys fall as reports on consumer confidence, housing offer mixed view of the economySeptember 30th, 2009 Treasury prices mostly fall on mixed economic dataNEW YORK — Treasury prices mostly fell Tuesday following mixed data on consumer confidence and housing, two areas that are central to a recovery in the economy. The price of the benchmark 10-year note slipped after five days of gains.
Treasury prices trade mixed ahead of 3 upcoming auctions and as stocks mostly slideSeptember 21st, 2009 Treasury prices mixed ahead of auctions this weekNEW YORK — Treasury prices were mixed Monday as investors prepared for three upcoming auctions and stocks mostly slipped. Longer-term Treasurys were modestly lower while short-term notes inched higher.
Treasurys trade mixed as stocks retreat; Gov't says it will auction record $75B in 3QAugust 5th, 2009 Treasurys zigzag after service industry slidesNEW YORK — Treasury prices were mixed Wednesday as investors pulled some money from the stock market after its big rally. Investors were seeking the safety of government debt as stocks retreated and after a reading on the U.S.
Treasury prices hold steady ahead of auctions next week; Treasury to issue $205B of debtJuly 24th, 2009 Treasurys little changed ahead of auctionsNEW YORK — Treasury prices were little changed Friday as investors refrained from making big moves ahead of another round of auctions. The Treasury Department will issue $205 billion of debt next week, including $115 billion in two, five and seven-year notes and $90 billion of three and six-month and one-year bills.
Treasurys rise as gloomy economic outlook from World Bank sends investors in search of safetyJune 23rd, 2009 Treasury prices rise amid sharp sell-off in stocksNEW YORK — Treasury prices rose for a second consecutive trading day Monday as investors clamored for the safety of government debt amid a sharp sell-off in stocks and commodities. Demand for Treasurys spiked as the World Bank lowered its forecast on the global economy, touching off fresh fears that a recovery from the recession is further off than previously hoped.
Stocks end mixed but little changed as investors await statement from Federal ReserveJune 23rd, 2009 Stocks end mixed as investors await Fed statementNEW YORK — Investors are holding off making big moves while they wait for the Federal Reserve. Stocks ended mixed but little changed Tuesday, one day after a selloff.
Treasurys rise, pushing yields lower, as Federal Reserve buys up gov't debt, stocks declineJune 16th, 2009 Treasurys rise amid Fed purchases, drop in stocksNEW YORK — Long-term Treasury yields retreated Tuesday as the Federal Reserve bought up $6.45 billion in government bonds and a sell-off in stocks extended into a second day. The Fed has been buying large amounts of Treasurys and other kinds of government debt this year in effort to keep borrowing rates low, but some of its recent purchases seemed to have little effect on the market.
Treasurys finish little changed after Fed buys $6B in debt, trade deficit widensMay 12th, 2009 Treasurys little changed after Fed buys more debtNEW YORK — Treasurys ended little changed Tuesday after strong gains a day earlier, as the Federal Reserve bought more government debt and economic data came in better than expected. The Fed purchased $6 billion in securities maturing between 2012 and 2013.
Treasurys climb as stocks retreat, Federal Reserve continues purchases of government debtthereMay 12th, 2009 Treasurys rise sharply as stock market pulls backNEW YORK — Treasury prices jumped Monday as the stock market retreated and the Federal Reserve bought more government debt. Demand for the safety of government debt came as the Dow Jones industrial average tumbled 156 points over concerns a rally since March has been too steep and as the central bank bought $3.5 billion in Treasury Department debt.
Treasurys narrowly mixed on stronger-than-expected data, Fed purchase of $8.5B in debtMay 5th, 2009 Treasurys mixed after stronger-than-expected dataNEW YORK — Treasurys ended narrowly mixed Monday after better-than-expected economic data and big debt purchases by the Federal Reserve. Investors have been selling Treasurys and buying stocks in recent weeks on evidence the economy is turning around.
10-year Treasury yield rises to 3 percent as stocks rise, investors anticipate supplyApril 24th, 2009 10-year Treasury yield rises to 3 percentNEW YORK — Treasurys fell Friday after a strong gain in stocks and ahead of big debt auctions. The losses drove the yield on the 10-year Treasury note above 3 percent for the first time since the Federal Reserve announced in mid-March that it would start buying government debt.
Treasurys edge higher as economic data comes in weak, Fed buys more government debtApril 23rd, 2009 Treasurys edge higher on weak data, Fed buyingNEW YORK — Treasurys edged higher Thursday after weak data on home sales and jobless claims. The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales fell 3 percent, while the Labor Department reported a larger-than-expected rise in new unemployment claims last week.
Treasury prices fall as stock market gains; investors reassured by Geithner commentsApril 21st, 2009 Treasury prices fall as stocks advanceNEW YORK — Treasurys retreated Tuesday after investors regained some confidence about banks. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the "vast majority" of banks have sufficient capital.
Gold prices dip as remarks from Treasury Secretary Geithner spur buying on Wall StreetApril 21st, 2009 Gold prices dip as stocks move higherNEW YORK — Gold prices are slightly lower as stocks gain ground. Oil prices are flat, while grain prices are up.
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