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Consumer Price Index Down – Market Update
The Consumer Price Index and Advanced Retail Sales reports came in lower than expected this morning. Also, Germany’s GDP growth data came in with better than expected progress.
10-Year Treasury Yield Down for Eighth Straight Week – Market Update
The 10-year treasury yield has dropped for the eighth straight week, marking the longest decline since 1998. Whereas the average 10-year yield over the last twenty years is 4.93 percent, today the 10-year yield is 1.78 percent.
Mortgage-Backed Securities Down – Market Update
Mortgage-backed securities are down today as financial troubles in Greece continue to worry investors. Also, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has continued to fall as European debt concerns influence investors.
10-Year Treasury Yield Down – Market Update
European debt concerns are back in the headlines as uncertainty surrounding Greek elections has pushed the 10-year treasury yield under 1.8 percent for the first time in three months.
Treasuries Up Amid European Debt Worries – Market Update
Treasuries are up this morning as elections in France and Greece are raising fears that these countries will abandon their deficit-cutting measures.
Mortgage-Backed Securities Up – Market Update
Mortgage-backed securities are up this morning as the jobs report revealed that unemployment numbers came in lower than expected. Also, data revealing the change in non-farm payrolls and private payrolls came in lower than expected.
Mortgage-Backed Securities Down – Market Update
Mortgage-backed securities are down today along with initial and continuing jobless claims. Also, the European unemployment rate rose a staggering 10.9 percent in March.
Treasury and MBS Prices Flat – Market Update
The 10-year treasury yield is at 1.92 percent today, relatively flat from yesterday. Yields will likely remain low while worries over momentum in the U.S. continue, and investors keep an eye on the European debt crisis.
Treasuries Down – Market Update
Treasuries are down this morning amid the reported drop in new home sales for the month of March. Also, the Federal Reserve will start a two-day meeting with Chairman Ben Bernanke today, with Bernanke scheduled to hold a press conference tomorrow.
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