The 5 year note auction (39 billion) just hit the tape with very poor response. The issue created a tail of 5.4 bps (very high and bearish) and bid to cover was a measly 1.92 to 1. The results are what traders call a “bow wow” (dog) showing little demand for that yield and duration. Mortgage backs fell like a rock on the news from plus 4/43’s to down 6/32’s.
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