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Most Asian currencies were little changed against the dollar as investors waited for U.S. data, including the University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment reading. Traders were also watching Treasury yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the policy outlook.
Japanese government bond yields fell across the curve after overnight declines in U.S. Treasury yields. The 10-year JGB yield was down 4.5 basis points at 3.035%, while the 2-year and 30-year yields were lower as well.
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French government bonds are being sold off relative to German Bunds. Traders cited France’s debt load, budget deficit, bond supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
The U.S. Treasury sold $39 billion of 10-year notes at a 5.300% yield, the highest for a 10-year auction since November 2000. The 10-year yield later fell to 5.273% from 5.316% after the sale.
U.S. Treasury yields rose to their highest levels in more than 24 years, with the 10-year touching 5.361% and the 30-year reaching 5.730%. French bonds also underperformed as budget worries weighed on eurozone debt.