“There is renewed customer interest in Treasuries. That buying makes us feel this general support level near 5 percent is going to hold.”
William O'Donnell
“We are still keeping our bullish view on Treasuries. We expect to see Treasury yields peak soon.”
Akira Takei
“If we see anything above 4.75 percent, approaching 5 percent on the 10-year Treasury, investors should be all over it.”
Joseph Keating
“[The market also benefited from oversold conditions, given that Treasury yields were near three-month highs earlier this week.] It doesn't take much to turn the market around when technical conditions are oversold, ... That in itself is going to attract buyers.”
Josh Stiles
“Japanese investors are going into Treasuries. The dollar is going to be very well supported.”
Luke Waddington
“Treasury yields look headed to 5 percent by the May 10 (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting and possibly 5.25 percent by the June 29th.”
Tony Crescenzi
“Pressure from bunds is working its way into the Treasury market. Bunds and Treasuries are moving hand in hand.”
Gerald Lucas