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US 5-Year Note Auction Shows Lower Yield; Japan Jobless Rate Edges Up in March
The latest US 5-Year Treasury Note auction reported a high yield rate of 3.955%, down from the previous 3.980%. Japan's unemployment rate for March rose to 2.7%, exceeding estimates, while the job-to-applicant ratio fell slightly to 1.18. These indicators provide insights into current economic conditions in both countries.
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The bid-cover ratio improved to 2.33 from 2.29. Direct accepted bids were 15.0%, down from 22.5%, while indirect accepted bids rose to 72.3% from 61.9%. The when-issued yield was 3.950%.
jobless rate for March increased to 2.7%, higher than the estimated 2.6% and the previous month's 2.6%. The job-to-applicant ratio stood at 1.18, below the estimate of 1.19 and matching the prior 1.19.
These figures reflect recent economic trends, with the US auction showing stronger demand indicated by the higher bid-cover ratio and shift toward indirect bids. The data come amid ongoing global economic monitoring, though specific implications for policy remain unstated in the releases.
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