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Treasury yields end rough week mixed

Treasury yields were mixed Friday, hovering near yearly lows hit earlier in the week, as stocks slipped and investors remained jittery about the economy.

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Treasury yields slip to yearly lows … again

Treasury yields slid Thursday after a report from the government showed a surprise jump in initial jobless claims to the highest level in nine months.

10-year yield sinks to 17-month low

Treasury yields dropped to yearly lows Monday as fears about the global economic recovery continued to shake investor confidence.

10-year yield hits 16-month low

The 10-year yield hit a 16-month low on Friday as worries about an economic slowdown lingered and investors remained cautious going into the weekend.

Treasurys retreat as stocks firm

Treasurys fell Thursday as the government completed the last of three auctions this week totaling $74 billion and a recovery in the stock market undermined demand for the safety of U.S. debt.

Treasurys rise on economic jitters

Treasurys rose Wednesday as investors flocked to the security of U.S. debt amid concerns about a global economic slowdown.

Treasurys rise after Fed

Prices for U.S. Treasurys gained Tuesday after the Federal Reserve announced plans to reinvest in the market and issued a cautious economic outlook.

Treasurys set to post weekly gain after jobs report

Treasurys surged and are on track to post weekly gains Friday as investors changed their focus from company earnings to economic data, including the government’s worse-than-expected monthly jobs report.

Treasurys advance on jump in jobless claims

Treasurys rallied Thursday after a report showed that jobless claims spiked to the highest level in three months.

Treasurys down on jobs reports

Treasurys fell Wednesday, after the government announced a $74 billion quarterly refunding and there was a better-than-expected report on private sector job growth.

Treasurys rise on downbeat economic reports

Treasurys edged up Tuesday as stocks fell after downbeat economic reports and investors questioned whether the Federal Reserve will restart a bond-buying program to pump more stimulus into the economy.

Treasurys slip on world market gains

Treasurys fell Monday after strong European bank earnings and upbeat economic reports boosted investors’ appetite for risk.

Treasurys rise on weaker GDP

A weaker-than-expected government report on the economy sent investors flocking back into Treasurys Friday, pushing the prices up on U.S. debt and driving yields down.

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