Treasurys slip after bigger-than-expected rise in inflation; dip in stocks tempers decline

September 30th, 2009 Long-term Treasurys fall modestly as stocks riseNEW YORK — Long-term Treasurys fell modestly Wednesday, pushing yields higher, as investors cautiously bought into the stock market on the last day of the third quarter. The price of the benchmark 10-year note fell 5/32 to 102 18/32, pushing its yield up to 3.32 percent from 3.29 percent late Tuesday.

September 30th, 2009 Long-term Treasurys fall on last day of quarterNEW YORK — Long-term Treasurys fell modestly Wednesday, pushing yields higher, after a weak economic snapshot of regional manufacturing. The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index came in weaker than expected, which signaled the Midwestern manufacturing industry is hurting more than estimated.

September 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.

September 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.

September 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.

August 18th, 2009 Treasury prices post modest declinesNEW YORK — Treasury prices retreated Tuesday, a day after investors sought the safety government debt in response to new concerns about the speed of an economic recovery. Prices for long-term Treasury bonds fell, ending three straight days of gains, as investors less worried that a recovery might be delayed went back into stocks.

August 14th, 2009 Stocks dip after data on inflation, productionNEW YORK — Stocks drifted lower early Friday as investors looked for more reasons to keep the market's summer rally going. Investors paused after two days of buying as the Labor Department said a measure of inflation was flat in July after a slight increase in June.

July 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.

July 16th, 2009 Treasurys rise, buoyed by worries over fate of CITNEW YORK — Treasury prices rose Thursday for the first time this week amid concerns over the future of small business lender CIT Group Inc. Demand for the safety of government debt increased as investors worried that CIT could file for bankruptcy protection.

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.

June 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.

June 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.

June 2nd, 2009 Bond yields dip despite rise in pending home salesNEW YORK — Yields on long-term Treasurys, a key barometer for interest rates on mortgages and other loans, pulled back Tuesday despite a surprisingly large increase in pending home sales. Investors were focusing instead on the Federal Reserve's planned bond purchases later this week.

May 9th, 2009 Treasurys rise after April jobs dataNEW YORK — Treasury prices rose Friday after mixed economic data led investors to buy back into government debt. The Labor Department's April jobs report was somewhat reassuring to investors worried about the economy.