... percent, down from 4.59 percent late Wednesday. The bond zipped higher Friday after a surprising decline in payrolls suggested that it may be a while before the Federal Reserve begins raising interest rates. The bond surged 1.25 of a point in price to 99.18 to yield 4.35 percent, down from 4.50 percent late Thursday. Week 2: Sept 8th to Sept 12th The bond opened up at 99.18, with a 4.35 percent yield. The bond took a hit Monday. The price fell Monday, under pressure as President Bush sought more money to help in the Iraq post-war effort. The benchmark 10-year note sank .59 of a point to 98.53 to yield 4.43 percent, up from 4.35 percent late Friday. Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions. However, Treasury prices moved higher in aimless trading Tuesday as bond traders seemed confident in the success of the government's upcoming sale of $29 billion ...

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