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DIARY-Today in Washington - March 14

Today in Washington: The Labor Dept. Issues weekly Jobless Claims and Producer Price Index for February. The Treasury Dept. Holds weekly sale of 4- and 8-week bills. The Fed issues its weekly balance sheet. The USDA issues weekly world cotton price. The EIA issues weekly gas stocks.

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ANALYSIS-'Slam dunk' Treasury trade becomes test of patience as yields march higher

Investors have roughly halved the of interest rate cuts they expect the Fed to deliver in 2024. A strong economy and stubborn inflation have pushed back expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury have shot to their highest level since November.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fd declares $0.05 dividend

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fd declares $0.05 dividend Feb. 20, 2024 8:05am ET. Forward yield 7.44% Western Asset In inflation-linked income Fd (WIA) is a long-term value-oriented investment.

Press Release: Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds Pursuant to their Managed Distribution Policy for the Months of March, April and May 2024

Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds for the Months of March, April and May 2024. The funds have declared their distributions pursuant to their managed distribution policy. The Fund will distribute long-term capital and capital gains on a monthly basis.

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ADVISORY-Holiday schedule for major U.S. economic, other data

U.S. Presidents Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 19 will affect the release schedule of major economic, energy and commodities reports from Washington. The week of Feb. 18 to Feb. 23 will be a week of holiday for major U.s. Economic, other data releases.

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ANALYSIS-Productivity bump another step for Fed toward inflation "confidence"

U.S. Worker productivity gains running well above the long-term average. Producer output per worker increased 3.2% in the last quarter of 2023. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says inflation is still "elevated" in the United States. Powell says the Fed has faith inflation will continue to decline.

UPDATE 2-US Treasury raises auction sizes through April, but no further increases seen in next few quarters

US Treasury raises auction sizes through April, but further increases seen in few quarters. U.S. To sell $54 billion in 3-year, $42 billion in 10-year bonds, $25 billion in 30-year. Treasury expects to borrow $760 billion in the first quarter. Treasury prices rise, pushing yields lower after announcement.

UPDATE 1-US Treasury to increase auction sizes through April, but no further rises seen in next few quarters

US Treasury to increase auction sizes through April, but further rises seen in few quarters. Treasury says it expects to borrow $760 billion in the first quarter. The Treasury plans to raise auction sizes of the two- and five-year bonds by $3 billion per month. Treasury also plans to refund $121 billion of privately-held debt maturing in February.

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