Treasury yields rise on speculation about QE

Source: Bloomberg
© Scanpix/Reuters
Yields on Treasuries, relative to the index of G-7 nations bond yields, rose to the highest point in three years before data, which is expected to show a decrease in U.S. unemployment rate. The difference rose to 37 basis points, the biggest margin since May 2010 as investors speculated that the Fed might taper its QE due to recovering economy. 10-year Treasuries yield rose two basis points to 2.73%.
Back to articles

Actual Topics

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:18:06 GMT

WTI jumps for second day as U.S. manufacturing improves

West Texas Intermediate crude set for a weekly gain ahead of monthly U.S. employment report that may indicate the economic improvement is on track. Brent surpassed $110 per barrel for the first time since April, ahead of paring adds. The September WTI contract increased to $108.82 per barrel and Brent for September delivery rose to $110.09 per barrel.

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.

Subscribe to "Fundamental Analysis" feed

Subscribe
To learn more about Dukascopy Bank CFD / Forex trading platform, SWFX and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
For further information regarding potential cooperation,
please call us or make callback request.
To learn more about Dukascopy Bank Binary Options / Forex trading platform, SWFX and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
To learn more about Dukascopy Bank CFD / Forex trading platform, SWFX and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
To learn more about Crypto Trading / CFD / Forex trading platform, SWFX and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
To learn more about Business Introducer and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
For further information regarding potential cooperation,
please call us or make callback request.