Monday, August 6, 2007

TREASURIES-Prices slip as safe-haven bid wanes

(Reuters) - U.S. stock futures rose on Monday as losses from the
subprime mortgage industry stoked speculation that the Federal
Reserve might adopt a policy statement that reassures investors
worried about a weakening economy. The Fed is expected to leave
its benchmark target range steady at 5.25 percent, but most
investors expected a rate cut by the Fed later this year.




"Equities caught a bid in Europe and bonds have sold off,"
said Andrew Brenner, a market analyst at Man Financial Inc.
"The bond market will stay rangebound until the Fed releases
its statement tomorrow."


Read more at Reuters.com Bonds News

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