Friday, May 18, 2007

Treasuries Little Changed as China Widens Yuan Trading Band, Raises Rates

(Bloomberg) -- Treasuries were little changed, with
the two-year note's yield trading at a two-month high, as China
increased the amount its currency can appreciate.

A stronger yuan may reduce Chinese exports to the U.S. and
slow the accumulation of dollar reserves that can be invested in
Treasuries. China is the second-largest foreign holder of U.S.
government debt, with $420.2 billion at the end of March.


Read more at Bloomberg Bonds News

No comments: