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Short-term Treasurys rally

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Green shoots? Check the yield curve

If you're looking for a sign that the economy may be on the mend, look no further than the Treasury yield curve -- a closely monitored harbinger of the economy.

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Treasurys gain on sliding stocks

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A brief introduction to bond investing

Question: I'm 26 and want to set up a diversified portfolio for retirement. I'm almost totally invested in stocks, but I know that I should put some money into bonds. I really don't understand how they work, however, and I don't feel comfortable investing in something I don't understand. For example, I think I get the basic idea of a bond, but when I see bond yields fluctuate, I get confused. Aren't they supposed to have a consistent interest rate? --John, Portchester, New York

Treasury prices dip on inflation data

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Treasury prices rise as stocks slump

Treasury prices were lifted Tuesday as investors pulled back on the previous day's gains on Wall Street, spurring demand for perceived safe haven assets.

Bonds up on weak retail, manufacturing

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Treasurys mixed amid sentiment shift

Treasurys were mixed Friday as investors digested this week's record auctions and eyed gains in more risky markets.

Treasurys mixed after 30-year bond sale

Treasurys were mixed Thursday, with the 10-year note edging lower following a $16 billion auction of 30-year bonds that was met with lackluster demand.

Treasurys mixed after 10-year note sale

Treasurys were mixed Tuesday after the most recent auction in this week's record $81 billion offering of U.S. debt drew strong demand.

Treasurys pop after jobs report

Treasury prices were higher Friday after the government reported that unemployment spiked to 10.2% -- its highest level since April 1983.

Bonds mixed after jobless data

Bond prices were mixed on Thursday with dated Treasurys edging lower after the government reported that the number of Americans who filed for unemployment benefits slipped last week.

Treasurys mixed after Fed statement

Government debt was mixed on Wednesday after the Fed said it would keep interest rates near zero and scale back the amount of debt it is buying.

Treasurys mixed ahead of Fed statement

Bond prices were mixed on Tuesday afternoon as investors await a statement from the Federal Reserve on monetary policy due Wednesday and monthly jobs data due Friday.

Treasurys slump on upbeat economic reports

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Bond market still going strong

The government is finding no shortage of willing buyers for its debt as the shaky economy continues to spur demand for safe haven assets.

Treasurys slide after strong GDP report

Treasury prices fell Thursday after a report showed the world's biggest economy expanded last quarter and the government sold $31 billion in 7-year notes.

Dated treasurys gain after $41 billion auction

Longer term treasurys advanced Wednesday after the government sold $41 billion in 5-year notes, as economic fears boosted demand for the safety of U.S. debt.