Core Viewpoint - The New York Federal Reserve disclosed that the Federal Reserve will purchase $8.2 billion in Treasury bills on Friday [1] Group 1 - The purchase of Treasury bills indicates ongoing monetary policy actions by the Federal Reserve to manage liquidity in the financial system [1] - The amount of $8.2 billion reflects the Fed's strategy to support economic stability through short-term debt instruments [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury market is stabilizing after experiencing its largest increase in three weeks, with investors preparing for the Federal Reserve's monthly $40 billion Treasury bill purchase program [1] - The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond remains steady at 4.14%, while the two-year bond yield stabilized after a significant drop, following the Fed's decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.5%-3.75% [1] - Jefferies Group's Chief Economist and Strategist Mohit Kumar emphasized the importance of balance sheet expansion, noting that the Fed's purchasing operations will have a stimulative effect as the Treasury shifts its issuance towards Treasury bills and short-term bonds [1] Group 2 - The U.S. Labor Department is set to release initial jobless claims data, with economists expecting an increase from 191,000 to 220,000 [4] - The U.S. Treasury plans to complete its weekly debt issuance by selling $22 billion in 30-year bonds, following a previous auction that saw widening tail spreads, which pushed yields higher [4] - Other markets, including Eurozone and UK bonds, are generally stable, while Japanese bonds rose due to strong demand in a 20-year bond auction, attracting investors with higher yields [4]