TREASURIES-US bonds steady on Europe fears, US data – Reuters

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TREASURIES-US bonds steady on Europe fears, US data
Reuters
| TOKYO May 18 (Reuters) – US Treasuries were steady in Asia on Friday, well-supported by fears about Greece and Spain as well as growing doubts about the strength of the US economy. * After Greece's political turmoil threw doubt over the future of its …
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