Treasury prices continue to fall as stock market rally extends into second dayOctober 6th, 2009 Treasury prices decline as investors bid up stocksNEW YORK — Treasury prices fell Tuesday, pushing their yields higher, as investors poured money into riskier investments such as stocks. An auction of three-year notes helped push prices off their lows of the day.
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.
A glance at Obama's overseas itineraryJuly 7th, 2009 A glance at Obama's overseas itineraryA glance at President Barack Obama's itinerary for his overseas trip:
FRIDAY, JULY 10, IN ITALY
— Attends G-8 breakfast with African countries. — Attends G-8 session with African countries.
Treasurys rise, sending yields lower, after solid auction of $11 billion in 30-year bondsJune 11th, 2009 Yield on 30-year bond falls after auctionNEW YORK — Beaten-down Treasurys are looking like a good deal again. Investors moved back into the Treasury market Thursday after a surprisingly strong auction of 30-year bonds, pulling yields down from multi-month highs.
Bonds rise, pushing yields lower, despite stronger-than-expected gain in pending home salesJune 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.
Treasury prices recover further following big sell-off; Supply concerns ease after auctionsMay 29th, 2009 Long-term yields fall again as Treasurys recoverNEW YORK — Long-term bond yields fell again on Friday as investors returned to the Treasury market for the second day running. It was another encouraging sign for the bond market following a harrowing dropoff earlier in the week.
Treasurys climb as stocks retreat, Federal Reserve continues purchases of government debtthereMay 12th, 2009 Treasurys rise sharply as stock market pulls backNEW YORK — Treasury prices jumped Monday as the stock market retreated and the Federal Reserve bought more government debt. Demand for the safety of government debt came as the Dow Jones industrial average tumbled 156 points over concerns a rally since March has been too steep and as the central bank bought $3.5 billion in Treasury Department debt.
Friday's Treasury bond market at a glanceMay 2nd, 2009 Friday's Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Friday, compared with late Thursday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
Wednesday's Treasury bond market at a glanceApril 30th, 2009 Wednesday's Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Wednesday, compared with late Tuesday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
Thursday's Treasury bond market at a glanceApril 30th, 2009 Thursday's Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Thursday, compared with late Wednesday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
Treasury prices fall as Federal Reserve says economy is shrinking but not as quickly as beforeApril 30th, 2009 Treasurys tumble as Fed sounds optimistic noteNEW YORK — Treasurys slumped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve sided with stock investors and said the economy is showing signs of stabilizing. The central bank's assessment dampened demand for the safety of government debt, pushing bond yields sharply higher.
Monday's Treasury bond market at a glanceApril 27th, 2009 Monday's Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Monday, compared with late Friday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
How the Dow Jones industrials and other major stock indexes fared in Tuesday's tradingApril 21st, 2009 How the Dow Jones industrials fared TuesdayRising bank stocks pulled the market higher Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner reassured investors about banks' balance sheets. Geithner's assertion that "the vast majority" of banks have enough capital pulled stocks from a slump that began with a sell-off Monday and spilled over into Tuesday morning.
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.
Tuesday's Treasury bond market at a glanceApril 21st, 2009 Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Wednesday, compared with late Tuesday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
10-year bond -5.63 +2.5030-year bond -12.19 +3.75
Yield Pvs Session1-month bill 0.04 0.033-month bill 0.06 0.066-month bill 0.14 0.142-year note 0.92 0.925-year note 2.34 2.3110-year note 3.42 3.3530-year bond 4.27 4.20Inflation note 1.36 1.31Federal Funds 0.12 0.12Municipal bonds(1) 5.11 5.07
(1)Bond Buyer index of 40 actively traded municipal bonds.