U.s. Sells $16 Bln indexed 5-Year Notes at High Yield -0.195 Pct, Awards 53.48 Pct of Bids at High

Fed Bids for 5-Year Tips Total $0.0 Mln

Tentative Tender of Non-Comps, Fima for 5-Year Tips Total $51.2 Mln; Competitive Remaining $15.9 Bln

Non-Comps accepted for U.s. 5-Year Tips $51.2 Mln

Safrica's Mminele says Changes in the Finance Ministry Shortly After Ratings Action Also Drew Adverse Reaction from Markets