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Analyzing the US Treasury Market Events of October 15, 2014
In a report on the US Treasury market on October 15, 2014, the ten-year benchmark yield witnessed a 37 basis-point trading range.
Portugal’s Bond Yields Are Diverging from the Rest of Europe
Portugal’s bond yields have been diverging from the rest of Europe. The Bank of Portugal reassigned five of Novo Banco’s senior bonds to Banco Espirito Santo.
Why Fundamental Demand Tanked for 4-Week Treasury Bills
The US Treasury Department conducted the weekly auction for four-week Treasury bills (or T-bills) on May 3.
Why Overall Demand Tanked for the 2-Year Treasury Note in March
The two-year Treasury note auction size was set at $26 billion, an amount that has been constant since January 2015. The issue’s coupon rate was ~0.88%.
A Look at Treasury Yields as February 2016 Ends
Last year, US Treasury yields lost much of their curve, as the pace of decline in long-term yields was much faster than those of short-term yields.
Treasury Yields Fell as the Interest Rates Stayed the Same
Treasury yields fell across the yield curve for the week ending September 18, 2015. The demand for safe-haven assets rose amid global uncertainty.
