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Major markets in Asia closed mixed, with Tokyo markets flat ahead of a three-day trading holiday. Major European markets were higher in early trading on the lower oil prices, although London was closed for a holiday.
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Treasury prices were higher, cutting the yield on the 10-year note to 4.19 percent from 4.20 percent late Friday. The dollar gained ground on the euro and the yen.
Major markets in Asia closed mixed, with Tokyo markets flat ahead of a three-day trading holiday. Major European markets were higher in early trading on the lower oil prices, although London was closed for a holiday.
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Treasury prices were higher, cutting the yield on the 10-year note to 4.19 percent from 4.20 percent late Friday. The dollar gained ground on the euro and the yen.