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Reports on stock exchange bond trading in the United States as of June 23, 2004. Yield; Price; Difference between the day's closing price and the previous daily closing price.

The article discusses an increase in the interest of large institutions in purchasing U.S. junk bonds as prices decrease, following the sale of junk bonds by a large number of individual investors due to the small investors' concerns regarding conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine and the junk bonds' prices. Graphs are presented of U.S.- marketed high-yield corporate bonds, average yield premium to Treasurys on U.S. high-yield corporate bonds, and average yields on U.S. junk bonds.

The article discusses investors' decreased sales of junk bonds in the U.S. for the month of July 2014. Topics include the effect of junk bond sales on yields and U.S. bond issuance by lower-rated U.S. companies, speculation on an increase in interest rates in the U.S., and mention of the pricing of companies' bond sales such as Bonanza Creek Energy Inc.

The article reports that despite the efforts of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board to shore up liquidity and confidence in credit markets, investors remain reluctant to participate in the bond and loan markets. The interest rate spreads between bonds and other securities and U.S. Treasury bonds remain very high by historic standards, indicating investors are still seeking safety over possible returns.

The article discusses consumer-price data and bond markets. Some economists claim that the numbers indicate a long-term inflationary trend. The author states that bond investments have shown resilience to the U.S. Federal Reserve's mention of rate increases. A chart illustrating yield comparisons is included.

The article reports that U.S. corporate bonds are attracting international investors because of high yields and soaring corporate profits. Overseas investors purchased $51 billion in corporate bonds while the purchase of U.S. Treasury bonds has fallen by 15%. September 2005 set a monthly record for foreign investments in U.S. securities. However, U.S. investors feel that bond prices are going down.

This article presents a risk assessment for the corporate-bond market as the economy recovers in 2009. For this year, the market was able to deliver 14% to 15% returns in the U.S., Great Britain and Europe. Particular focus is given to Bank of England's corporate-bond purchasing activity. There have been some government-guaranteed bond sales in the market in spite of improved accessibility to funding sources. It notes the possibility that limited buyers would force prices down in illiquid corporate-bond markets.

The article reports on the decline in yields of U.S. tax-free bonds to its lowest level in over 40 years after the increase in their prices. It is said that the surge in prices was spurred by falling tax-exempt bonds supply and strong demand. Miller Tabak Asset Management chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Pietronico noted that bond yield contracted to 4% from 6% and 7%. Bond analysts added that tax-free bond yields surpassed yields of taxable investments.

The article examines prospects for the U.S. bond market in 2009. In the short term, prices are expected to narrow as supply adds pressure on the market. Sean Simko, head of fixed-income management at SEI, expects bond yields to move higher in the next six months. The Treasury plans to sell $136 billion in notes and bills during the week of July 6, 2009.

This article reports on the decline in prices of U.S. government bonds in a shortened trading session. The bonds were also affected by concern over an increase in government debt supply. Yield of the benchmark 10-year note rose to 2.900% as it experienced a drop in value on February 12, 2009. The 30-year bond also experienced a decline as it posted a 3.690% yield.

This article reports that a rally in U.S. Treasurys has been affected by a bout of profit-taking on January 30, 2009. There were concerns over the rising supply of government debt. Particular focus is given to the decline posted by the 10-year note, along with the inverse relationship between yields and bond prices.

The article reports on the price movements of longer-term U.S. Treasury securities. The price of the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was down $6.25 for every $1,000 invested to yield 2.594% on January 22, 2009. This return represents an increase from a 2.526% yield for the same security on January 21, 2009. The article explains that bond yields increase when their prices fall.

The article reports on the increase in prices of U.S. Treasury bonds as of September 4, 2008. The increase was attributed to the decline in oil prices and unease about the U.S. economy. The benchmark 10-year note rose $4.0625 per $1,000 face value to yield 3.697%. The 30-year bond also increased at 103 1/32 to yield 4.318%. The higher prices of the government bonds were linked to investors funneling money out of inflation-protected securities and into nominal Treasurys and extension trades.

The article reports on the status of U.S. Treasury notes as of August 28, 2008. The benchmark 10-year note increased $0.625 per $1,000 face value at 101 27/32 points. Its yield declined to 3.776% from 3.784. The 30-year Treasury bond rose 5/32 point to 101 28/32 to yield 4.387%, a decrease from 4.396%.

The article reports on the decline in U.S. Treasury yields in the U.S. on August 25, 2008. Demand for Treasuries increased due to month-end buying activity and continued concerns about the stability of the financial sector. The benchmark 10-year note rose 20/32 points, bringing its yield to 3.791%, the lowest since May 20, 2008. The two-year issue yielded 2.325% while the 30-year bond yield 4.405%. It is also noted that worries about the financial sector focused on the ability of banks and brokers to raise capital.

The article reports on the decline of Treasury-bond prices in the U.S. on July 23, 2008. With a large supply of new government debt and a return of investors's appetite for risk, the prices for Treasury bonds dropped. The 2-year note fell 5/32 point to yield 2.783% while the 10-year benchmark note lost 12/32 point to yield 4.148%. The yields for bonds rise when their prices fall. On falling crude oil prices, stock markets gained and investors sold Treasurys in favor of mortgage bonds and debt issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The article reports on the increase in price of two-year Treasury notes in the U.S. on June 25, 2008 after the Federal Reserve decided not to lower the interest rates. The two-year note rose by 3/32 point or $0.9375 for every $1,000 invested and yielded 2.835%. The benchmark of 10-year note fell by 2/32 point to yiled 4.115%. The improvement came after government bond prices were dragged down by talks about inflation.

The article reports on the decline in the Treasury bonds in the U.S. during its June 12, 2008 trading. The volatility has breached the 3% two-year yield level recorded in December 2007. The decline occurred amid the strong retail sales report in May and high inflation figure.

The article reports that investors reacted in surprise to the better-than-expected decline in recruitment data for April 2008 by selling government securities on May 2, 2008. Believing that the U.S. economy may still avoid a serious recession, selling was heaviest in the short maturities which are highly sensitive to interest-rate movements. The two-year treasury note declined by $1.875 for every $1,000 invested to yield 2.444% which is up from the 2.35% yield on May 1, 2008. According to the article, when prices decline, the yield on bonds increase.

The article reports on the increase in Treasury-bond prices in the U.S. on February 26, 2008, with the 10-year benchmark note adding 11/32, or $3.4375 per $1,000 invested, pushing down the yield to 3.861%. Economic data citing an increase in wholesale prices during January weighed on yields. Credit Suisse strategist Alex Li cites the importance of consumer confidence to the Treasury market. Federal Service Vice Chairman Donald Kohn predicted a moderation in inflation over time.

The article reports that recovery of global stocks from hefty losses and waning concern over recession risks resulted to sell off of U.S. Treasury bonds across the board as of January 25, 2008. It adds that the benchmark 10-year note declined by 1 27/32 point, or $18.4375 per $1,000 face value, to push up yield to 3.642%. It also reports that yields had already rose on January 23 as bond prices decreased on hopes for a bailout of the troubled bond insurers.

The article reports on the activity in the treasury bond market as of January 7, 2008. With the disappointing employment report, investors in the U.S. booked profits on January 4, 2008. The benchmark yield curve, the gap between the two- and 10-year yields, narrowed to 1.08 percentage points from around 1.13 points. Bond yields also decline when prices increase in the market. T. J. Marta at RBC Capital said that firms were selling Treasurys ahead of the week's corporate-bond issuance.

The article reports on the decline of treasury bond prices as the government bond market in the U.S. fell from the hefty rally it has enjoyed. It states that the losses came from longer-maturity government bonds, with the benchmark 10-year note down 12/32 point. David Ader of RBS Greenwich Capital mentioned that the yield fell 3.80% as the two-year note approached an important yield target of 3.75%.

The article reports on the drop in treasury bond prices in the U.S. It notes that despite the improved conditions in the credit markets, prices still decreased due to the safe-harbor plays of investors. The benchmark 10-year note went down 4/32 point or $1.25 per $1,000 face value while the yield increased to 4.804%. It mentions that the Treasury Department plans to borrow net $73 billion in marketable debt in the July to September 2007 quarter.

The article reports on the decline in treasury bond prices in the U.S. on July 3, 2007. The decline resulted form the concerns of investors over the problems on spreading in the subprime-mortgage market. The benchmark 10-year note was $4.06 per $1,000 face value with yield that surged to 5.049% from 4.997% on July 2. Bond markets closed early in July 3.

The article reports on a decline in the value of U.S. Treasury bond prices in May 2007. The benchmark 10-year note declined by 6/32 point or $1.875 per $1,000 face value but its yield increased to 4.712%. According to Dominic Konstam, head of interest-rate strategy at Credit Suisse New York, investors are looking at the Down Jones Industrial Average.

This article reports on signs of strength in the U.S. service sector and increasing fears about foreign central banks continuing to tighten their supply of money that caused bond prices to dip and yields to rise. On March 3, 2006, the yield on 10-year Treasurys hit 4.686%, the highest level in nearly a year.

Reports on developments in the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, September 23, 2004. Impact of oil prices on a stock selloff; Slide in the Dow Jones industrial average; Increase in the 10 year Treasury note yield; Reluctance of people to invest in stocks; Impact of the upcoming presidential election; Mixed performance of the dollar.

Reports on the performance of bonds listed in the New York Stock Exchange and American Stock Exchange in the United States for the trading day August 10, 2004. Company; Yield; Prices.

Reports on stock exchange bond trading in the United States as of June 9, 2004. List of companies; Current yield; Bond's closing price; Difference between the day's closing price and the previous daily closing price.

Discusses the overpricing of stocks and bonds, and presents the opinion that it is better to take risks in the stock market than to invest in bonds. View that if interest rates rose, bond prices would fall; Idea that deflation would prompt a bond-market rally which would allow investors to sell at a profit; Observation that buying 10-year Treasury notes will lock investors into a low yield, but that investments in stocks would benefit from rises in corporate profits; Advice not to just buy stocks from a Standard & Poor's 500-index fund, but to combine those stocks with index funds which give exposure to small and foreign stocks.

Reports on the recovery of United States Treasury (U.S.) bond prices following the result of a Federal Reserve survey regarding the economic condition of the nation. Value of a benchmark ten-year Treasury note; Total bank-lending rate points lifted by policy makers since June 1999; Total returns generated by U.S. government bonds from January-August 2, 2000; Worth of international sponsorship deal made by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

Reports fluctuations in bond market. Fluctuations in yields of various issues; Effect of report of economic data on bond market; Information on European bond market; Investor behavior; Report on corporate, junk, and municipal bonds, mortgage and asset-backed securities.