Thursday, May 10, 2007

TREASURIES-Bonds up as trade data stokes economic worry

(Reuters) - NEW YORK, May 10 - U.S. Treasuries rose on Thursday after trade deficit figures implied U.S. economic growth in the first quarter was weaker than previously thought.

The rise in bonds corresponded with a sell-off in stocks, which were undermined by the unexpectedly large trade deficit for March and weaker-than-forecast April sales reported by U.S. retailers.


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