Treasury yields dipped after a weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls employment report. The U.S. economy added 261,000 jobs in October. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had forecast a 325,000 increase in nonfarm jobs. Wage growth was muted. The 10-year benchmark bond yield fell to 2.329%, from 2.343% on late Thursday. The 2-year yield was unchanged at 1.608%, while the 30-year yield edged lower to 2.814%, versus 2.343%.
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