Bonds soar on hopes that Democrats take Congress

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Treasury bonds rallied Tuesdays as investors bet that a change in control in Congress after the midterm elections could lead to greater fiscal discipline in Washington.

If the Democrats take control of the House, as expected, and possibly the Senate, which is less of a sure bet, that could make it harder for Republicans to cut taxes and Democrats to raise spending - the so-called gridlock that some experts say leads to less upward pressure on the federal budget deficit.

The bond market typically reacts well to more fiscal discipline since a lower budget deficit means the government has to sell fewer bonds to finance the deficit, which in turn helps support bond prices.

The benchmark 10-year Treasury jumped 13/32, or $4.06 on a $1,000 note, to yield 4.64 percent, down from 4.70 percent late Monday. The 30-year note surged 24/32, or $7.50 on a $1,000 note, to yield 4.73 percent, down from 4.79 percent. Bond prices and yields move in opposite directions.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/07/markets/bondcenter/bonds/

[lcordero2]

1. oh

I thought that you meant Barry Bonds.

Ever since he was accused for drugs without proof, I have been cheering for him when he hits a homerun. All of the media attack seem like they are racial in nature to me.

[Teaser]

3. please. he's a roid head

nt

[soothsayer]

2. Cool!

[Hubert Flottz]

4. I wish the Eagle would soar, instead of being sore!

I noticed gas had gone up 10 cents a gallon between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm today. The Exxon Arabs are restless!