Chris Ahrens

Treasuries Rally Is Longest Since July on Fiscal Cliff

Treasuries had the longest rally in almost four months as President Barack Obama and lawmakers started tax-and-spending talks to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, stoking demand for refuge.

Treasuries Little Changed as Earnings Slowdown Tempers Jobs Gain

Treasuries were little changed, erasing losses posted after a report showed faster- than- projected jobs growth last month, as average hourly earnings were unchanged, raising concern the U.S. economy is struggling to accelerate.

Treasuries Rise for Second Week Before Economy-Themed Election

Treasuries rose for a second week as Americans prepared to choose a president who will face unprecedented debt levels and the so-called fiscal cliff, which threaten to derail an economy hobbled by elevated unemployment.

Bonds Better Off With 6.5% Under Obama From Bush’s 4.6%

Whether they favor President Barack Obama or Republican challenger Mitt Romney in the Nov. 6 election, bond investors are better off now than four years ago.

Treasuries Rise After Group of 20, Pushing 10-Year Yields to One-Week Low

Treasuries rose, pushing 10-year note yields to the lowest level in more than a week, after Group of 20 nations rebuffed German-led calls for financial support to contain Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis.

Treasury 30-Year Bond Yield Near Key Level, May Tumble: Technical Analysis

The Treasury 30-year bond yield may fall to a three-month low of 4.48 percent after declining below a key resistance level on concern Greece’s government will cut or delay payments to bond investors, according to UBS AG.

U.S. May Have Enough Cash to Delay Aug. 2 Deadline for Default

The U.S. Treasury Department may have enough cash to pay the government’s bills for days or even weeks if Congress fails to raise the debt limit before an Aug. 2 deadline, say analysts at UBS AG and Barclays Capital.

Treasury Five-, Seven-Year Notes Lead Gains Amid Fed Bets

Treasury notes rose for the first time in four days as U.S. job growth slowed more than forecast, fueling bets the Federal Reserve will add more stimulus to the economy through bond purchases as soon as next week.

Treasuries Fall as Better Job Gains Slow Fed Speculation

Treasuries fell for a second week as a report showed the U.S. economy added more jobs than forecast last month, reducing speculation the Federal Reserve will pump more stimulus into the economy.

U.S. 10-Year Yields Fall to 3-Week Low as Inflation Slows

Treasuries rose, pushing 10-year yields to the lowest level in three weeks, as data showing slower inflation bolstered bets Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke has more room to add monetary stimulus to spur growth.

"We're subject to headlines coming out of Washington on this whole process that will inform investor confidence."

- Chris Ahrens on Nov 16, 2012

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