Latest News in Stock Market Bonds – July 20, 2010

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Treasurys gain on weak earnings, housing data

Treasury prices gained ground Tuesday, as disappointing earnings and housing data boosted demand for the safety of U.S. government debt.

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Treasurys slip as stocks seesaw

Treasurys started the week lower Monday, losing ground from the previous week, as stocks seesawed.

Treasurys post weekly gain

Prices for U.S. Treasurys rose Friday as investors responded to mixed corporate results and a report that said inflation remains subdued.

Treasurys gain on weak economic reports

Prices for U.S. Treasurys rose Thursday as investors flocked to the safety of government debt amid renewed concerns about the economy.

Treasurys gain on weak retail sales

Treasury prices rose Wednesday after a disappointing U.S. retail sales report, though a $13 billion auction of long bonds was slated for later in the day.

Treasurys slip ahead of auction

Treasury prices fell Tuesday, as the government offered $21 billion in 10-year notes and better-than-expected corporate results renewed investor confidence in riskier assets.

Treasurys gain ahead of earnings

Prices for U.S. Treasurys rose Monday as the government offered $35 billion in 3-year notes and investors await quarterly reports from major corporations.

Treasurys slip on stock rally

Treasurys slumped Friday as investors took their cues from world stock market gains and looked ahead to fresh supply from government auctions next week.

Treasurys slide on upbeat jobless claims

Prices for U.S. Treasurys fell Thursday after a better-than-expected report on initial jobless claims boosted optimism about the economy.

Treasury prices slip

Treasury prices ended mixed Wednesday as investor appetite for safe-haven assets faded a day after prices surged and the benchmark 10-year note’s yield fell to a 14-month low below 3%.

Treasurys advance on GDP report

Treasury prices rose Friday after the government said economic growth was weaker than previously estimated and a major overhaul of financial regulations cleared a legislative hurdle.

Treasurys extend gains as stocks slip

Treasurys continued to rally Thursday as stocks slumped and investors remained jittery about the economic recovery.

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