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What’s behind the slow treasuries auction this week?

Strong dollar, volatile equities and, yes, low yields could be the reason.

The U.S. Treasury building and the Washington Monument are seen on February 6, 2019 in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Treasury building and the Washington Monument are seen on February 6, 2019 in Washington, D.C.
Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

The 10-year treasury auction this week was a bit lackluster. Demand for the note, a safe haven for investors, was at its lowest in ten years.

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