Treasurys extend slide to second day as mix of economic reports signal economy is healing

September 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.

September 30th, 2009 Treasurys extend gains even as stocks reboundNEW YORK — Treasury prices rose slightly Monday, extending recent gains even as investors moved back into stocks. The price of the benchmark 10-year note rose for a fifth straight day, adding 3/32 to 102 20/32.

September 2nd, 2009 Stocks slip; Investors are cautious after tumbleNEW YORK — Stocks edged lower early Wednesday, a day after a big slide, as positive reports on factory orders and jobs did little to ease worries about the economy. A private sector report on unemployment failed to curb unease about job losses, one of the biggest problems facing the economy.

August 12th, 2009 Treasurys fall as Fed plans to ease debt purchasesNEW YORK — Long-term Treasurys fell Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it would wind down its purchases of government debt and as a surge in stocks lured investors away from safe-haven assets. Investors moved out of Treasurys, sending yields higher after the central bank said it would slow its buying of government debt in the coming weeks in order to hit its target of purchasing $300 billion in Treasurys by the end of October.

August 12th, 2009 Pending Fed decision, weak auction hurt TreasurysNEW YORK — Investors fled Treasurys Wednesday, worried the Federal Reserve might stop buying government debt. A fairly weak auction of $23 billion in 10-year notes put more pressure on Treasurys, sending a clear signal that investors are waiting to see what the Fed has to say at the conclusion of a two-day policy meeting Wednesday afternoon before making any big moves.

August 10th, 2009 Treasurys rebound from slide as stocks fallNEW YORK —Treasurys rebounded Monday from last week's slide as investors awaited a busy week of auctions and the Federal Reserve's assessment of the economy. A slump in the stock market after a four-week rally that added 15 percent to the Standard & Poor's 500 index also boosted demand for safe-haven Treasurys.

August 3rd, 2009 Stocks extend gains after manufacturing reportNEW YORK — Another dose of good economic news is sending stocks higher. The Institute for Supply Management reports that while manufacturing activity slowed during July, it did so at the slowest pace in nearly a year.

July 23rd, 2009 Treasurys tumble as stocks surge on housing dataNEW YORK — Treasury prices reversed early gains and tumbled Thursday after a report showing a big jump in existing home sales sapped demand for the safety of government debt. A private real estate group said sales of previously occupied homes rose 3.6 percent in June.

July 15th, 2009 June inflation numbers send Treasurys lower againNEW YORK — Bond prices dropped for a third straight day Wednesday amid higher-than-expected inflation numbers for June and a growing appetite for risk. The decline in prices pushed yields sharply higher, which can be worrisome for consumers because long-term Treasury yields are closely linked with interest rates on mortgages and other types of loans.

July 13th, 2009 Treasurys slip as investors flood into stocksNEW YORK — Treasurys retreated Monday, driving yields slightly higher, as investors abandoned the safety of government debt and flooded into stocks. Investors had a bigger appetite for risk ahead of key earnings reports this week from big name companies including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Johnson & Johnson and General Electric Co.

July 10th, 2009 Treasurys jump as investors seek safetyNEW YORK — Treasury prices jumped again Friday as investors worried about the economy sought the safety of government debt. Investors turned cautious as they awaited a busy week of corporate earnings reports and economic data.

July 8th, 2009 Commodities slide on doubts about economic reboundNEW YORK — Metals and energy prices are extending their losses amid growing anxiety about the potential for a quick and robust economic recovery. Investors are moving out of risky assets like commodities and stocks and seeking shelter in traditionally safe-haven investments such as the dollar and Treasurys.

June 3rd, 2009 Bond yields fall for 2nd day on weak economic dataNEW YORK — Treasury prices recovered Wednesday as stock investors reined in their enthusiasm about the U.S. economy. Yields on long-term Treasurys, a barometer for interest rates on mortgages and other loans, fell for a second straight day Wednesday following lackluster economic reports.

May 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.

May 2nd, 2009 Gold prices slide as safe-haven demand withersNEW YORK — Gold prices are lower amid increasing optimism about the economy. Other commodities, like oil and silver, are posting gains.