investors are waiting for fresh economic data

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday after economic data showed services inflation was difficult to contain. The 10-year Treasury the yield rose more than seven basis points to 4.693% and had previously hit an intraday high of 4.699%, hitting its…

Consumer confidence in Japan declines in December

Richard Drury Consumer confidence in Japan eased to 36.20 in December from 36.40 in November, below the consensus estimate of 36.60. Sentiment towards the purchase of durable goods has weakened, and views on the overall existence have softened a bit.…