One more indication that interest rates are expected to increase - according to the Chartered Financial Analysts' daily news summary.

"The Treasury plans to change the average due date of its outstanding debt to 72 months from 49 months, according to this (Bloomberg) article. The Treasury would then try to increase sales of 10- and 30-year bonds by 40% over the next year. The object would be to take advantage of low interest rates this year..."

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