Treasurys slip after bigger-than-expected rise in inflation; dip in stocks tempers declineOctober 15th, 2009 Treasurys dip after inflation reportNEW YORK — Treasury prices fell Thursday after a government report showed a bigger-than-expected rise in inflation. In afternoon trading, the benchmark 10-year Treasury fell 9/32 to 101 13/32 and its yield rose to 3.45 percent from 3.42 percent late Wednesday.
Investors buy beaten-down Treasurys, sending yields lower, ahead of earnings reportsOctober 13th, 2009 Treasurys rebound ahead of earnings reportsNEW YORK — Treasurys rose Tuesday, rebounding from a big sell-off last week, as investors awaited more clues on the economy from companies' earnings reports. In late trading, the benchmark 10-year Treasury rose 8/32 to 102 8/32 and its yield fell to 3.35 percent from 3.38 percent late Friday.
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.
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 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.
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.
Treasurys rebound from steep slide as investors look to auctions, Fed's economic assessmentAugust 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.
Treasurys move higher as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke plays down risk of inflationJuly 21st, 2009 Treasurys rise as Bernanke eases inflation fearsNEW YORK — Treasurys reversed early losses and moved higher for a second day in a row Tuesday as investors took comfort in remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that inflation will remain low. In his semiannual address to Congress, Bernanke assured investors and members of the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank will be able to exit its economic stimulus programs and ward off inflation as the economy becomes more stable.
Treasurys fall on better-than-expected housing data; Stocks hold week's gainsJuly 17th, 2009 Treasurys slide on upbeat housing dataNEW YORK — Treasury prices fell Friday as the stock market held onto big gains from the week and as investors examined upbeat data on housing. Demand for the safety of government debt ebbed after rising Thursday as the Dow Jones industrials and the Standard & Poor's 500 index posted their best weekly performance since the week ending March 13, when the stock market's spring surge began.
Treasury prices tumble as higher energy pushes wholesale inflation up more than expectedJuly 14th, 2009 Treasurys slide as wholesale inflation surgesNEW YORK — Treasury prices fell sharply Tuesday following a jump in wholesale inflation numbers in June. Inflation is a big worry for fixed-income investors because its erodes the value of their returns over time.
Treasurys rise, sending yields lower, after last auction of the week brings in solid demandJune 25th, 2009 Bonds rise after strong auction of 7-year notesNEW YORK — Another strong Treasury auction is driving investors back into government debt. Bond prices rose Thursday, sending yields lower, after the Treasury Department sold $27 billion in seven-year notes to solid demand.
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.
Treasury prices rise as inflation fears ease; Stock slide inspires flight to safetyJune 15th, 2009 Rally in Treasurys gains momentum as stocks fallNEW YORK — A rally in Treasury prices gained momentum Monday, pushing yields lower as inflation fears eased and as investors sought shelter amid a sharp sell-off in stocks. If it keeps up, the bond market's recovery would be good news for homeowners and home buyers since Treasury yields are closely tied to interest rates on mortgages.
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