Treasury yields were trading slightly higher Thursday morning, after fresh data showed a decline in initial jobless claims in the U.S. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was up about 1 basis point,

These concerns arise in the context of a Treasury market that has grown dramatically. The ratio of publicly held federal debt to GDP is now about 100 percent, and given the current US fiscal stance, this ratio will keep rising (see Chart 1).

A wild card option, embedded in certain Treasury securities, allows sellers to delay delivery of the asset after trading hours, offering flexibility in Treasury transactions.

Treasury yields were edging up Tuesday, but traded below levels seen Monday when inflation fears tied to oil’s surge were rising.

The government and Treasury now closely monitor more than just the spot rate. In addition to intervening in foreign-exchange markets, governments employ “capital-flow” management and “non-market” tools to enhance their countries’ competitiveness ...