Description: As benchmark yields fall to April ’09 lows, some see second-half rebound. The recent steep rally in U.S. Treasury bonds, helped by investor jitters over European debt and weakening U.S. economic data, isn’t likely to last, say some bond investors and strategists.

Source:  Marketwatch.com

Date: 07/02/2010

Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/bond-rally-reflects-gloom-dont-bet-on-it-lasting-2010-07-02
 
Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the reasons for recent price movements of bonds?
• What is your opinion of future price changes in the bond and stock markets for the balance of this year?