- Durable goods orders expanded more than expected in September.
- Consumer confidence rose above forecast in October.
Yields rose as durable goods orders and consumer confidence exceeded expectations. A five-year Treasury auction cleared at a lower yield than last month, and a $6 billion buyback went smoothly. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady tomorrow. The 10-year yield rose to 4.992%, the 2-year to 4.735%.
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