MW: Treasurys gain slightly as shopping report looks weak
Treasurys were slightly higher Friday, with 10-year note yields falling on evidence of poor retail sales, serving as the focus amid thin post-holiday trading. Ten-year note yields fell 2 basis points to 2.16%. MasterCard Inc.'s SpendingPulse unit showed total retail sales, excluding automobiles, fell over the year-earlier period by 5.5% in November and 8% in December through Christmas Eve. Bond markets were closed Thursday and trading ended early on Wednesday.
