Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:56:08 GMT
European stocks rise, Treasuries fall
Stock prices in Europe increased for a fifth consecutive day, the longest streak of gains since April, while bonds dropped. The Stoxx Europe 600 gauge rose 0.3% to 304.07, the highest point in 9 weeks. Standard & Poor's 500 Index future contracts jumped 0.1%, while 10-year Treasury notes' yield approached the highest point in two years.