Here’s What Sent Treasuries Lower
Stocks and
Treasuries finished lower today.
Equity
The Nasdaq
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at 9270.
Fixed Income
U.S. Treasuries were significantly lower after a stellar showing
on the July retail sales data. The 10
year futures contract
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was down by 2-17 to close at 104-17; and the five year note was down by 0-285 at 111-150
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Metals
August gold
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down by 1.5 at 501.5. Copper was
up by .20 at 78.90
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.6550..
Energy
August crude
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to close at 30.95. Natural gas was up .011 to close at 5.190
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Currencies
The USD index
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at 96.35.