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Ten-year Treasurys take out their low yield for the year, now sitting at 3.17%. Amid S&P...

  • Thursday, May 5, 2011, 3:35 PM ET
    Ten-year Treasurys take out their low yield for the year, now sitting at 3.17%. Amid S&P downgrades, famous short sellers, and chatter about a default if the debt ceiling isn't raised, money finds its way into U.S. government securities when trouble arises. TLT +1.0%, TBF -1.1%.
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  • this is funny

    yes. please downgrade the US to AA or A, that will help drive rates lower

    E
    5 May 2011, 03:42 PM Reply Like
  • Just some perspective, the S&P downgraded Japan in the early 90s and it's yields are still microscopic.

    The S&P also slapped AAA ratings on MBS securities and those securities blew up.

    The better question should be...why does anyone care what the S&P thinks?
    5 May 2011, 04:06 PM Reply Like
  • indeed my Prince. why should anyone care
    5 May 2011, 04:31 PM Reply Like
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