Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Treasury Two-Year Note Yields Reach Lowest in a Month on Outlook for Risk

(Bloomberg) -- Treasury two-year notes rose,
pushing yields to the lowest in a month, as investors dumped
riskier assets and a government report showed orders for durable
goods fell more than forecast in May.

U.S., European and Asian stocks fell and the perceived risk
of owning U.S. corporate bond rose to a 10-month high in the
derivatives market on concern over the extent of investor losses
arising from defaults on subprime mortgage loans. Treasuries
gained as dealers prepared to bid on $13 billion of five-year
notes in the monthly auction of the securities today.


Read more at Bloomberg Bonds News

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