US Treasuries yield grew again: Market News

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US Treasuries yield grew again: Market News

October 09, 2018 - 13:24
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According to Bloomberg, all eyes were on US Treasuries today, which yield grew to another seven-year high, 2,34%. Futures in the US fell along with shares in Asia and Europe.

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According to Bloomberg, all eyes were on US Treasuries today, which yield grew to another seven-year high, 2,34%.

Futures in the US fell along with shares in Asia and Europe.

Stoxx Europe 600 and S&P 500 showed fifth day of decline falling by 0,4% and 0,5% respectively. FTSE in the UK lost 0,4%, while DAX in Germany 0,6%.

MSCI Index for Asian-Pacific region falls seven days in a row. It lost 0,9% despite of growth in Shanghai stocks. MSCI gauge for Emerging Market fell by 0,3%. Japanese shares declined, while yen gained 0,1% to 113,08 per dollar.

Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index gained 0,3%. Euro dropped 0,4% to $1,4449. British pound lost 0,4% to $1,304.

WTI oil is growing towards $75 per barrel. It gained 0,6% to $74,76 per barrel. Iron ore futures grew to the highest level in three weeks amid demand. Gold is down 0,1% to $1187,13 per ounce.