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US Treasury

Yields lower as Republicans seek smaller stimulus

Yields lower as Republicans seek smaller stimulus

  • The benchmark 10-year yield was down almost a basis point at 1.086% in morning trading. The two-year yield.
  • There's less expectation of a grander stimulus package, which is limiting expectations for Treasury supply.
Published 01 Feb, 2021 09:28pm
Inflation expectations ease as yields slip
Markets

Inflation expectations ease as yields slip

  • Treasury yields traded lower after a strong auction on Thursday of $15 billion in 10-year TIPS as investors sought protection on expectations of rising inflation.
  • A closely watched part of the yield curve measuring the gap between yields on two- and 10-year Treasury notes was last down 1.32 basis points at 96.93 basis points.
Published 22 Jan, 2021 09:29pm
Longer-term yields rise after weak US jobs report
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Longer-term yields rise after weak US jobs report

  • Nonfarm payrolls decreased by 140,000 jobs last month amid growing COVID-19 cases, marking the first decline since April.
  • Longer-term yields have been climbing all week as Democrats won control of the US Senate as a result of Georgia runoff elections.
Published 08 Jan, 2021 08:57pm
NYSE to delist three Chinese telecom firms, reversing course again
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NYSE to delist three Chinese telecom firms, reversing course again

  • The latest move marks the third about-turn, amid confusion over rules set by the Trump administration and escalating tensions within Washington on China policy.
  • Plans to delist the three Chinese firms were prompted by a White House executive order banning US investment in Chinese military-linked companies.
Published 06 Jan, 2021 08:39pm
Instant View: US labels Switzerland, Vietnam currency manipulators
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Instant View: US labels Switzerland, Vietnam currency manipulators

  • "The currency manipulator label was a step by the current US administration to appear tough on trade-related matter, although it would likely have few practical effects.
  • "A stronger global economy, however, would naturally reduce demand for a safe haven like the Swiss franc and soften its upward pressure - reducing the need for FX-interventions."
Published 17 Dec, 2020 01:19am
Weak demand for record-size 30-year US debt auction
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Weak demand for record-size 30-year US debt auction

  • Investors had modest appetite for the offering, which was $4 billion larger than the last auction of new 30-year bonds in May.
  • Yields on the 30-year bond had risen to their highest level in a month in anticipation of the additional supply.
Published 13 Aug, 2020 11:10pm
Yields fall before Fed meeting statement
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Yields fall before Fed meeting statement

  • The US economy entered recession in February as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the private economics research group that acts as the arbiter for determining US business cycles said on Monday.
Published 10 Jun, 2020 08:37pm
Yields surge on improved unemployment figures
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Yields surge on improved unemployment figures

  • The Labor Department's monthly employment report showed the jobless rate dropped to 13.3pc last month from 14.7pc in April.
  • The figures reflected an improvement in the jobs market as businesses reopened after closing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pan
Published 05 Jun, 2020 07:19pm