Wednesday, June 13, 2007

U.S. Treasuries Rise After Yields on 10-Year Notes Reach Five-Year High

(Bloomberg) -- Treasuries rose after yields on 10-
year notes reached a five-year high, prompting speculation
increased borrowing costs for businesses and households will curb
growth in the U.S. economy.

A rout in U.S. notes during the past six weeks had pushed
10-year yields to the highest since 2002. Former Federal Reserve
Chairman Alan Greenspan yesterday predicted higher market rates
for Treasuries and emerging market debt.


Read more at Bloomberg Bonds News

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