ASR News Update

Published June 13, 2013 8:18 AM

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Updated June 13, 2013 8:18 AM

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Treasurys

Fed data suggest Japan sold U.S. debt amid intervention

Any decline in Japan's Treasury stockpile may put further upward pressure on U.S. yields, which are already being driven higher by surging oil prices and concern the Iran war will widen America's fiscal deficit.

9h ago
Employment data

Economy added 115,000 jobs in April despite mixed signals

Employers hired an additional 115,000 workers in April, while unemployment remained unchanged at 4.3%. Despite the positive headline figure, a spike in newly unemployed workers and a rising number of underemployed workers suggests instability under the surface.

By Ebrima Santos Sanneh

10h ago
Esoteric ABS

Affirm prepares to raise $548.9 million from consumer loans

The deal features a principal acceleration trigger. If breached, the transaction will divert all additional funds to paying down the principal on the notes.

By Donna M. Mitchell

May 7

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