“Everyone is looking towards (U.S. Treasury Secretary) Larry Summers from the U.S. to tone down his comments on the dollar. His comments at the G20 are crucial if central banks are to intervene again to prop up the euro.”
Steve Barrow
“We are still keeping our bullish view on Treasuries. We expect to see Treasury yields peak soon.”
Akira Takei
“From what I understand, Treasury is politically tone-deaf on this. They didn't think they even had to talk to anybody about this.”
Rep. Pete King
“It doesn't seem to me at all appropriate for a secretary of the Treasury to make such comments in any event,”
Lyle Gramley
“You've got two choices when picking a Treasury Secretary -- either someone like Rubin, who understands the markets well enough so he can speak to them, or someone who understands it's better not to speak at all.”
Chris Low
“Never seen a Treasury secretary that has worked so well.”
Preston Martin
“Pressure from bunds is working its way into the Treasury market. Bunds and Treasuries are moving hand in hand.”
Gerald Lucas
