Treasuries saw modest strength during trading on Tuesday, regaining ground after coming under pressure during last Friday's session. Bond prices gave back ground late in the session after an early advance but remained in positive territory.
Stocks moved mostly lower during trading on Tuesday, extending the pullback seen during last Friday's session. The Nasdaq showed a notable move to the downside amid weakness among tech stocks.
The price of gold advanced during trading on Tuesday, closing higher for the third consecutive session amid a decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar. Gold for April delivery climbed $15.
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