Treasurys start 4th quarter with banner day as stocks tumble; 10-year yield hits 5-month lowOctober 1st, 2009 Demand for Treasurys soars as Dow drops 203 pointsNEW YORK — Demand for long-term Treasurys soared Thursday, sending yields to levels not seen since the spring, as stocks tumbled on disappointing manufacturing and jobs data. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note dropped to 3.18 percent from 3.31 percent late Wednesday, as its price jumped 1 2/32 to 102 23/32.
Treasurys rise for 5th straight day even as stocks rebound; investors cautious ahead of dataSeptember 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.
Treasurys rise along with stocks, decent auction of 2-year notes supports higher pricesSeptember 22nd, 2009 Treasurys attract solid demand even as stocks riseNEW YORK — A strong auction of two-year notes helped support the bond market Tuesday, sending Treasury yields lower. In afternoon trading, the price of the benchmark 10-year note rose 10/32 to 101 14/32 and its yield fell to 3.45 percent from 3.49 percent late Monday.
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.
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.
Brazil stocks down again after US reports job lossesJuly 3rd, 2009 Brazil stocks down again after US job lossesSAO PAULO — Brazilian stocks are down for the second day in a row after weak U.S. jobs data raised doubts about recovery for the world's biggest economy.
Treasurys rise, pushing yields lower, as investors flock to government debt amid bad jobs dataJuly 3rd, 2009 Treasurys move higher on disappointing jobs reportNEW YORK — Treasury prices moved higher Wednesday as investors sought safety in the wake of a discouraging labor market report. The rise in prices pushed yields lower, which is good news for consumers.
Stocks begin holiday-shortened week in positive territory, investors await week's key dataJune 29th, 2009 Stocks open higher ahead of week's key dataNEW YORK — Investors are beginning a holiday-shortened week on a positive note. Stocks are slightly higher in early trading Monday, following mixed moves in overseas markets.
Bonds fall, pushing yields higher, as stocks rise on jobless claims data; mortgage rates upJune 4th, 2009 Bond yields rise after better jobless claims dataNEW YORK — Bond yields are heading higher again, a troubling trend for potential homebuyers or mortgage holders looking to refinance. The price of the 10-year Treasury note fell Thursday, driving its yield up as high as 3.75 percent, matching last week's six-month high.
Stocks turn lower, breaking a 4-day advance, despite better indicator on factory ordersJune 3rd, 2009 Better data on factory orders fails to lift stocksNEW YORK — Investors are sending stocks lower, finding little comfort in data showing an ease of the economy's slide. The slide early Wednesday broke a four-day advance in the market, and many analysts said a pullback was due after the strong rise since last week.
Investors push stocks higher, relieved by better-than-expected jobs data, stress test resultsMay 9th, 2009 Stocks rise on better-than-expected jobs dataNEW YORK — Stocks soared Friday as Wall Street cheered the positive news it had been hoping for: Job losses slowed in April and big banks don't need as much capital as some had feared. All the major indicators rose more than 1 percent, including the Dow Jones industrial average, which jumped 165 points.
Stocks rise in Latin America, joining world markets rally on positive US jobs dataMay 6th, 2009 Stocks rising in Latin AmericaMEXICO CITY — Stocks are rising in Latin America, with investors tracking a world markets rally on signs of slowing job losses in the United States. The Ibovespa index in Brazil is up 1.3 percent to 51,280 on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Calendar of major business events scheduled for FridayApril 23rd, 2009 Major business events scheduled for FridayMajor business events and economic events scheduled for Friday:
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve releases industrial production for September, 9:15 a.m. WASHINGTON — Treasury releases money flows data for August, 9 a.m.
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