Treasury yields rise as 30-year bond tops 5% ahead of FOMC minutes and economic data
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Sean Conlon, Sawdah Bhaimiya
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U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday, with the 30-year bond trading above the key 5% level. The Commerce Department reported the U.S. trade deficit widened to $77.6 billion in May, up from $54.6 billion in April, slightly below economist expectations. Investors are awaiting the FOMC meeting minutes on Wednesday — the first under new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh — along with weekly jobless claims and existing home sales data later in the week. Fed Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday, reiterating his stance on monetary policy.
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