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The article discusses the performance of 10-year U.S. Treasury notes. On June 1, 2011 the yield on Treasuries reached its lowest level since December 2010. Pessimistic reports on manufacturing activity and job growth in the U.S. have made Treasuries popular with investors. However, some including Bill Gross of money-management company Pacific Investment Management Co. expect Treasury yields to rise.

The article discusses the potential impact on the prices of U.S. Treasury securities of the June, 2011 conclusion of the Federal Reserve's $600 billion Treasury-purchasing program. Some believe Treasury prices could actually rise if growth in the U.S. economy slows. Others, including Bill Gross of money-management firm Pacific Investment Management Co., say bond prices will fall once the Fed's initiative ends.

The article discusses long-term expectations for inflation for the U.S. economy. The gap between yields on plain U.S. Treasury securities and inflation-adjusted ones does not suggest investors are expecting inflation to escalate sharply. This and other indicators reflect a degree of confidence among investors that the Federal Reserve will be able to contain inflation.

The article discusses a difference of opinion between two bond-fund managers on how the bond market will react to the expected end of the U.S. Federal Reserve's program of buying government securities. Bill Gross of Pacific Investment Management Co. expects prices of U.S. Treasury bonds to decline, while Rick Rieder of BlackRock believes prices will remain stable or even rise some.

The article discusses a shortage of U.S. Treasury securities in the overnight repurchase market. Rules implemented by the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory-reform law have made it too expensive for some banks to participate in the market, thus reducing the availability of Treasuries. The U.S. Federal Reserve's purchases of Treasuries have also diminished supply.

The article discusses a return to financial markets of trading activity characterized by short-term movements determined by investor attitudes toward risk, a pattern much in evidence during 2010. Investors seeking to embrace risk have been buying stocks, while U.S. Treasury bonds are a popular refuge for those fleeing risk.

The article reports that various market and economic indicators have regained levels not seen since investment bank Lehman Brothers failed in 2008. Stock prices have doubled since that time, and merger activity has rebounded as well. Markets are seen to have benefited from the U.S. Federal Reserve's $600 billion program to purchase U.S. government securities, and it remains unclear how they will react if that program is not extended beyond June, 2011.

The article reports that yields on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds have risen to their highest levels since the spring of 2010, suggesting investors have become increasingly concerned about inflation. Short-term rates have remained stable, an indication that investors don't expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to take anti-inflationary measures.

The article reports that the U.S. Treasury Department is considering issuing bonds with maturities beyond 30 years. Treasury official Mary Miller dismissed the possibility of a 100-year bond, but indicated some lesser term might be possible. By extending bond maturities the U.S. could lock in currently-low interest rates for a longer period of time.

The article reports the the cost of insuring against default the sovereign debt of several nations including Ireland and Spain reached record highs as the European Union released guidelines for future bank bailouts that call for bondholders in the banks to sustain losses. Investors in European government securities apparently fear they could eventually be forced to absorb losses as well.

The article reports that a rapid rise in yields on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds has caused rates on 30-year mortgages to jump. By one estimate the average mortgage rate hit 5.09%, its highest level in 6 months. Yields on Treasuries have risen despite a $600 billion bond-purchasing program by the Federal Reserve aimed at pushing yields down.

The article discusses financial market results for December 14, 2010. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 47.98 points to finish at its highest level since September 8, 2008. The Nasdaq Composite Index added 2.81 points, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index closed 1.13 points higher on the day. The yield on ten-year U.S. Treasury notes hit a seven-month high.

The article discusses rising yields for both U.S. government bonds and municipal bonds in the aftermath of an agreement between U.S. President Barack Obama and Congressional Republicans on tax legislation. That pact is seen as promoting economic growth and adding to the budget deficit, developments that could push interest rates higher.

The article reports that interest rates on U.S. government securities have risen despite initiation of a $600 billion security-purchase program by the U.S. Federal Reserve aimed at driving rates lower. Yields on government securities had fallen significantly in anticipation of the Fed's initiative, though, and despite the rise remain lower than in the spring of 2010.

The article discusses the favorable reaction to global markets to the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement that it would buy $600 billion worth of U.S. government securities over an eight-month period. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose almost 220 points, while stock markets in India, Japan, and China all enjoyed healthy gains.

The article discusses implications of the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to buy $600 billion in U.S. government securities over an eight-month period. An anticipated decline in yields could prompt investors to move funds from government bonds into riskier assets including stocks. Prices in futures markets indicate investors don't expect the Fed to start raising interest rates before June, 2012.

The article discusses the waning market impact of expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will announce a program to purchase U.S. government bonds on November 3, 2010. Stock prices rose during the several weeks leading up to November, but have begun to decline some as published reports indicate the program might not be as large as once thought.

The article reports that the U.S. Treasury Department sold inflation-protected bonds with negative yields for the first time ever. The development suggests a belief among investors that the Federal Reserve's efforts against deflation are succeeding, and that inflation could rise in the future. If inflation doesn't materialize, bond investors could find themselves paying the government to borrow their money.

The article discusses the bond market's equivocal views on prospects for deflation and inflation in the U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) issued by the U.S. Treasury protect investors from inflation and have risen close to 10% during 2010. Conventional Treasury securities, which would perform much better amid deflation rather than inflation, have appreciated about 9%.

The article discusses the increasing popularity among fixed-income investors of debt denominated in local currencies, particularly in emerging markets. In both Indonesia and Malaysia the fraction of local-currency public debt held by foreign investors has risen sharply. Such transactions shift foreign-exchange risk from bond issuers to investors.

The article discusses the investing climate two years after the collapse of investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in September 2008. Investors have gravitated towards U.S. Treasury bonds and other securities that provide reliable income streams. Investments in emerging markets have also gained in popularity. Conversely, holdings of equities in developed countries have declined by over $200 billion.

The article discusses growing demand among investors for the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond. Contributing factors include a belief on the part of investors that interest rates will remain low due to weakness in the U.S. economy, and a desire by mortgage investors to hedge against losses stemming from increased mortgage-refinancing activity.

The article reports that financial markets declined on renewed fears of a slowdown in the global economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost over 265 points, while Japan's Nikkei Stock Index fell 1.6%. Among investors' concerns was that the U.S. Federal Reserve's plans to buy U.S. Treasury debt reflected continued weakness in the U.S. economy.

The article discusses the impact on yields for U.S. Treasury notes of the Federal Reserve Board's decision to buy more government bonds. Yields on ten-year notes fell to lows not seen for over a year once news of the decision was released. However, some investors believe the Board's buying program won't have much additional impact, and that the main determinant of yields will be the state of the U.S. economy.

The article discusses the fondness of Van Hoisington, founder of Hoisington Investment Management, for U.S. Treasury bonds. For almost 20 years he has invested exclusively in such securities. Depending upon his outlook for inflation, Hoisington buys either short-term Treasury bonds or 30-year bonds. In 2010 he is buying the longer-dated bonds in the belief that inflation will fall and perhaps lapse into deflation.

The article discusses U.S. financial market results for August 6, 2010. The Dow Jones industrial Average fell 21.42 points, the Nasdaq Composite index lost 4.59 points, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index finished 4.17 points lower on the day. Oil closed at $80.70 per barrel, and the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note finished at 2.826%.

The article discusses signs that concerns about a financial crisis in Europe have begun to ease. Several indebted nations including Spain and Greece have seen their borrowing costs decline. The gap between interest paid on Greek and German sovereign debt has narrowed, and the euro has gained against the U.S. dollar.

The article discusses a potential short-term affect on U.S. Treasury notes of China's decision to allow the yuan to appreciate gradually against the U.S. dollar. China buys large quantities of Treasury securities, but a stronger yuan means it might need to buy fewer for the purpose of managing the yuan's value against the dollar. Consequently, interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities could rise.

The article reports that some U.S. investors are committing funds to both gold and U.S. Treasury bonds. Although historically these two investments move in opposite directions, they have both appreciated amid a sovereign debt crisis in Europe. A rise in inflation would tend to help gold and hurt Treasuries.

The article reports that Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco) has shifted its outlook on U.S. Treasury bonds. Previously Pimco, unlike rival firm BlackRock Inc., had expected Treasury prices to fall and interest rates to rise. Pimco has since begun purchasing Treasuries and upgraded its assessment of them from "underweight" to "neutral."

The article reports that several firms including RBC Capital Markets and Nomura Securities International have reduced their forecasts for yields on ten-year U.S. Treasury securities. Yields have fallen amid investor concerns about a debt crisis in Europe. Previously, many analysts had expected a reviving U.S. economy and growing U.S. budget deficit would cause yields to rise.

The article reports that securities markets have declined amid investor concerns over the health of the global economy. Large investors have sold holdings in emerging markets and sought the perceived security of U.S. Treasury bills and the Japanese yen. On May 20, 2010 the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.6% and the Nasdaq Composite Index lost 4.1%.

The article discusses the widely-discrepant expectations for interest rates of two well-regarded analysts. Jim Caron of Morgan Stanley predicts that the yield on the ten-year U.S. Treasury note will rise to 5.5% in 2010. Conversely, Jan Hatzius of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is forecasting a decline to 3.25%.

The article reports that key financial markets approached milestone levels on signs that an economic recovery in the U.S. is gathering strength. The yield on ten-year U.S. Treasury notes hit 4% for the first time since June, 2009. The Dow Jones Industrial Average came within 12 points of 11,000 before closing at 10973.55.

The article reports that the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the interest rate on emergency loans it makes to banks. Both stocks and U.S. Treasury securities fell on the news. Craig Peckham of Jefferies & Co. said the move was one step in a multi-step process by the Fed to tighten up what has been an accommodative monetary policy.

The article deals with the remarks given by Bill Gross, co-founder of Pacific Investment Management Co. about U.S. Treasury bonds and its yields.

The article reflects on the possible impact of a second round of quantitative easing (QE2), which was introduced by the U.S. Federal Reserve, on Treasury bonds in the U.S.

The article reports an increase in U.S. Treasury prices driven by safe-haven buying on March 14, 2011, which indicates that Treasurys may be able to counter any negative consequences of the Japanese earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis.

The article deals with the decision of Bill Gross, founder and co-chief investment officer of Pacific Investment Management Co. to sell the U.S. government-related holdings of its Total Return Fund in March 2011.

The article reports on the warning issued by U.S. Federal Reserve's inflation hawks concerning the central bank's program to purchase hundreds of billions of dollars of U.S. Treasury bonds as inflation worries are again affecting the bond markets.

This article reports on the move of credit rating firms to remind investors who have flocked to U.S. Treasurys over concerns on sovereign debts in Europe that the U.S. has its own debt problems.

The article reports on a practice among European officials under which they are said to be making tours around the world and offering bonds that do not exist to investors.

The article reports on the increase in the price of the 10-year Treasury note on August 16, 2010 despite a report from the U.S. Department of the Treasury suggesting an apparent slowdown in Chinese demand for U.S. government debt.

The article reports on the weak demand for Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) at an auction in the U.S. in April 2010, which is said to have raised doubts about the appetite of the market for the rest of auctions in the week of April 26.

The article focuses on the risk posed by municipal bonds to smaller issuers like towns, schools and hospitals as larger local governments in the U.S. stop the flow of cash to the local level and public entities struggle to keep making payments on such bonds.

The article reports on the decision of Greece to delay plans to issue a 10-year bond after the government announces austerity measures that will cut spending by 2 billion euros to 2.5 billion euros.

The article reports on the plan of Portugal to issue 10-year euro-denominated benchmark bond in 2010 amid economic and debt concerns of other euro-zone countries.

The article discusses the investment performance of ten-year U.S. Treasury notes.

The article discusses the U.S. Treasury Department's sale of government securities. Demand for two-year notes should be strong among banks with ample cash on hand. Auctions for ten-year notes could temporarily drive interest rates upward, before bargain hunters appear to drive them back down. Interest rates on government debt are not likely to rise until banks start making more private loans and buying fewer Treasury notes.

The article discusses the U.S. Federal Reserve's balance sheet. Purchases of Treasury bonds, mortgage-backed securities and other instruments have caused assets held by the Fed to more than double, and increased the U.S. monetary base to almost $2 trillion. Subdued demand for loans and an unwillingness among banks to lend, though, have both kept inflation in check and impeded an economic recovery.