The yields on U.S. Treasury notes have been gradually increasing, as investors prepare for a significant week of economic events and two government paper auctions. Key Updates: The yield on the 2-year Treasury rose by 1 basis point to 4.74%. This follows a significant jump of 14.7 basis points on Friday, marking the largest one-day increase since June. Remember, yields move in … [Read more...] about U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Investors Brace for Busy Week
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U.S. Stock Futures and Treasury Yields
U.S. stock futures showed little direction on Thursday as Treasury yields slightly stabilized, indicating a slowdown in the bond market sell-off. Stock Index Futures Trading S&P 500 futures (ES00) declined by 4 points, or 0.1%, to 4294. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM00) dropped 45 points, or 0.1%, to 33281. Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ00) slipped 16 points, or 0.1%, to … [Read more...] about U.S. Stock Futures and Treasury Yields
Resilient U.S. Job Market Fuels Bond-Market Rout
U.S. hiring experienced a notable surge last month, providing further evidence of the strength of the American economy and contributing to the recent bond-market upheaval. In September, employers added a staggering 336,000 jobs, marking the most substantial gain since January and a significant increase from the upwardly revised 227,000 gain in the previous month, according to … [Read more...] about Resilient U.S. Job Market Fuels Bond-Market Rout