[BRIEFING.COM] The S&P 500 peaked above its prior close in the final half hour of trading.
Separately, Treasuries settled in mixed fashion. The 10-yr yield rose three basis points to 4.37% and the 2-yr yield fell one basis point to 4.00%. On a related note, the U.S. Treasury completed this week's note offering slate with a weak sale of 7-yr notes.
Thursday's economic data includes: