Treasurys continue to rise as traders move into safe investments after selling off stocksSeptember 25th, 2009 Treasurys continue to climb as stocks take hitNEW YORK — Treasury prices rose for the fourth straight day Friday, pushing yields lower, as investors pulled out of stocks and moved into safer investments. The price of the benchmark 10-year note rose 16/32 to 102 16/32 and its yield fell to 3.32 percent from 3.38 percent late Thursday.
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.
Treasury prices dip as investors move into stocks; new data shows potential for inflationSeptember 15th, 2009 Treasurys fall slightly as investors buy up stocksNEW YORK — Treasury prices dipped Tuesday as investors moved into stocks after a stronger-than-expected report on retail sales. Meanwhile, fears of inflation resurfaced after a new report showed an unexpectedly large jump in wholesale prices last month.
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 extends gains to third daySeptember 8th, 2009 Treasury prices mostly fall as stocks riseCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Treasury prices fell Friday as investors were looking to book profits on a recent rally before next week's debt auctions.
Treasurys mostly move higher as investors seek safety of government debt amid stock sell-offSeptember 1st, 2009 Investors bail out of stocks, move into TreasurysNEW YORK — Treasury prices mostly extended their gains Tuesday as investors sought the safety of government debt amid a big sell-off in stocks. Stocks fell broadly on fresh concerns about weakness in the banking sector and the speed of a potential economic recovery.
Treasurys rise as investors dump stocks, buy bonds amid economic recovery uncertaintyAugust 31st, 2009 Treasurys rise as investors eye safety of bondsNEW YORK — Treasury prices rose Monday as investors sold off stocks and sought the safety of government debt amid concerns about the timing of an economic recovery. "With pressure from the equity market, you get a presumed flight to quality," said John Lekas, owner of Leader Capital Corp.
Long-term Treasurys reverse early losses, move higher after solid auction of 7-year notesJuly 30th, 2009 Long-term Treasurys gain after successful auctionNEW YORK — Long-term Treasury prices reversed early losses and moved higher Thursday, buoyed by a solid auction of seven-year notes. Short-term debt was flat.
Treasurys slip for first time in 3 days as quarter ends;June 30th, 2009 Treasury prices fall for first time in 3 daysNEW YORK — Treasury prices fell Tuesday, breaking three straight days of gains. The drop in Treasurys pushed yields higher on the final day of the April-June quarter.
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.
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 fall, pressured by early gains on Wall Street; losses hold even as stocks sell offApril 22nd, 2009 Treasurys dip even as stocks sell off late in dayNEW YORK — Treasurys dipped Wednesday, even as stocks fell in a late-day slump on renewed worries about problems at banks. The stock market had been rising for most of the day, buoyed by encouraging earnings reports from AT&T, Boeing and McDonald's.
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.