November 02, 2009

Bonds Fall As ISM Rises

By Arthur Hill
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The 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TLT) bounced off support last week, but fell today as the ISM Manufacturing Survey surged to 55.7. Readings above 50 favor economic expansion. Bonds fell and the 10-Year Treasury Yield ($TNX) rose with this positive economic news. Signs of strength in the economy increase the chances that the Fed will raise interest rates in the future.

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