Treasury bonds

Inflation took a step back, according to the Federal Reserve’s favorite indicator, while income edged up in March, ahead of this week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, suggesting the Fed will be able to remain patient on rates.

Undersupply and demand for the muni exemption in high tax states are expected to help municipal bonds outperform in the second quarter.

Newly issued Treasury securities held in stripped form increased about $1.155 billion in March to a total of $301.140 billion.

A gauge of U.S. economic health closely watched by the Federal Reserve is flashing warning signs for the second time this year.

Newly issued Treasury securities held in stripped form decreased about $1.197 billion in February.

The federal government ran an $8.7 billion surplus in January, the Treasury Department reported Tuesday.

The Treasury Department said it will auction $23 billion 41-day cash management bills on Feb. 28.

The federal government ran a $13.5 billion deficit in December, the Treasury Department reported Wednesday.

Newly issued Treasury securities held in stripped form increased about $2.97 billion in January to a total of $301.182 billion.

The Treasury Department's February quarterly refunding of $84.0 billion will raise $29.9 billion new cash.