U.S. Treasuries gain on short-covering amid muted trading session

The U.S. Treasuries jumped in an uneventful day with no economic data of note due for release.

The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury, slumped 2-1/2 basis points to 2.24 percent, the super-long 30-year bond yields plunged nearly 3 basis points to 2.81 percent and the yield on short-term 2-year note remained nearly 1-1/2 basis points lower at 1.34 percent by 11:20GMT.

Meanwhile, the S&P 500 Futures traded almost flat at 2,471.50 by 11:50GMT, while at 11:00GMT, the FxWirePro's Hourly Dollar Strength Index remained neutral at -48.07 (a reading above +75 indicates a bullish trend, while that below -75 a bearish trend). For more details, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex

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