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Treasury 10-year note yields traded at almost the lowest level in almost a week as Federal Reserve officials debated the pace of asset purchases amid mixed economic data.
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Treasuries fell for a third day on speculation major central banks from the Federal Reserve to the Bank of Japan will boost measures to revive the global economy.
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The decision by Standard & Poor’s to affirm the U.S.’s short-term rating at the top A-1+ level even as it cut the long-term grade from AAA may help to stabilize money markets, according to strategists and economists.
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Treasury 10-year futures were near the weakest in almost a month as gains in stocks reduced demand for the safety of fixed-income assets amid optimism the U.S. economy will avoid another recession.
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Treasury 10-year yields stayed below 2 percent amid speculation that reports will show the U.S. unemployment rate stayed unchanged last month even as hiring picked up.
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German 10-year bunds advanced, pushing yields to the lowest in more than two weeks, as concern that U.S. lawmakers won’t agree a deal to avert $600 billion in spending cuts and tax increases fueled demand for safety.
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Treasury two-year yields were near a two-week high as the U.S. prepared to sell a total of $99 billion of debt in three days, prompting concern that new supply might overwhelm demand as the economy recovers.
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Greek two-year notes soared the most in 14 months after European leaders agreed on a second bailout for the nation in a bid to end the region’s debt crisis.
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Treasury two-year note yields were within three basis points of a record low on speculation the Federal Reserve will announce more purchases of U.S. debt this year to support the economic recovery.
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European stocks advanced, sending the Stoxx Europe 600 Index higher for the first time in three days, amid speculation that the Federal Reserve may announce further economic stimulus measures.
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