Financial News

Friday's Treasury bond market at a glance

Key barometers in the Treasury market late Friday, compared with late Thursday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $100 invested:___1. Bond Buyer index of 40 actively traded municipal ...

Figures on government spending and debt

Figures on government spending and debt (last six digits are eliminated). The government's fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.

10-year Treasury yield rises from near record low

U.S. Treasury yields inched up Friday a day after the yield on the 10-year note brushed near a record low.The yield on the benchmark 10-year note rose to 1.71 percent late Friday from 1.69 percent Thursday. ...

Treasury ETFs: TLT Nears All-Time High as Yields Plunge

The iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund (NYSEArca: TLT) is on track for a gain of 4% this week as the U.S. government debt ETF surges close to its all-time high.Treasury yields fell sharply this ...

U.S. exports at risk as global growth slows: Treasury

U.S. exports that have been a source of strength for the economy are under pressure from a worldwide slowdown in growth that is already under way, a senior U.S. Treasury Department official said on Friday. ...

Fed May Prefer Another Twist to Adding Assets

Federal Reserve policy makers mayfind another round of Operation Twist is preferable to anoutright asset-purchase program should the economy show furthersigns of weakness or if risks increase. Chairman ...