Here’s What Happened Globaly That Affected Treasuries Today
Stocks and Treasuries finished
lower today on mixed economic data and light volume.Â
Equity
Equities were lower in
the wake of a weaker than expected jobs report The Nasdaq
future
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Fixed Income
U.S. Treasuries were lower on the back of poor showings in
Japan’s and certain European countries bond auctions. The 10 year futures contract
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down 230 to close at 116-225; the 30 year
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was down 1-12 at 115-30; and the five year note was down 100 at 114-290.
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Metals
July gold
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to close at 351.30 on the back of a stronger US dollar. Silver
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4.80 at 4.6930. Copper was down 1.05
at 75.10
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.6435.
Energy
July crude
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close at 30.42, and natural gas was up by .027 at 5.226
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Currencies
The USD index
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finished at 94.75., on higher yields.