U.S. government debt prices were slightly lower Wednesday morning as traders monitored fresh economic data and developments in the U.S.-China trade war.
Market players have been monitoring trade developments between the U.S. and China with mixed messages about the prospect of the two countries reaching a phase one deal before the end of the year. PresidentEarlier this week, officials from both countries spoke over the phone in an attempt to "resolve core issues." The U.S.
is due to impose fresh duties on Chinese goods by December 15, if there is no agreement by then.On the data front, there will be jobless claim numbers at around 8:30 a.m. ET. Durable goods for October and a second reading of real third-quarter gross domestic product are also due at the same time.Federal ReserveThe U.S. Treasury is set to auction $50 billion in four-week bills, $40 billion in eight-week bills and $32 billion in seven-year notes.
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