Treasury prices fell yesterday as investors are gaining confidence that positive action will be taken in Europe to stem their debt crisis.
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European Debt Crisis Send Treasury 10-Year Notes To an All-Time Low – Market Update
Treasury 10-year note affected by concerns about the European debt crisis putting more fear on Wall Street.
10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Lowest Level Ever
For the first time in history, the yield on the 10-year treasury note was less than 2%.
U.S. Treasury Scheduled to Sell $35 Billion of Debt – Market Update
Treasuries and mortgage bonds are slightly lower this morning after negotiations over the debt ceiling stalled. The Treasury is scheduled to sell $35 billion of five-year debt today, the second of three auctions this week.
Market Prepares for Possible U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade – Market Update
Treasuries and mortgage bonds have been fluctuating as the market prepares for today’s auction and the possibility of payment disruption and downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. Currently, bonds are flat to yesterday’s close.
Sales of Previously Owned U.S. Homes Rise From a Six-Month Low – Mortgage Update
Report forecasted sales of previously owned U.S. homes increased in June from a six-month low.
Short- and Long-Term Mortgage Rates Higher This Week
Today, Freddie Mac released the results of it’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), indicating that long- and short-term mortgage rates followed Treasury yields higher.
Treasuries and Mortgages Flat Waiting on Greece Lawmakers – Market Update
Treasuries and mortgage are flat on optimism Greek lawmakers will pass an austerity measure in order to secure rescue funds.
US Economy Growth in Line With Market Estimate – Market Update
Bond prices fell this morning following the durable goods report, it showed a higher increase in orders than forecast. The gross domestic product report, a read on the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the US, showed that the US economy grew at a 1.9 precent pace last quarter, it was in line with market estimates.
Jobless Claims Higher Than Expected – Market Update
Bonds are opening higher this morning following comments from European Central Bank President Trichet, that the risk signals for financial stability in the Euro area are flashing “red.” Bonds extended gains after this morning’s jobless claims report showed a higher than expected increase in claims last week.
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