U.s. Bonds Slump on Upbeat Jobless Claims, Crude Rallies

Germany's Merkel says It Is up to US to Attract Investment to Europe

Germany's Merkel says Central Banks are Independent; ECB Is Not Only Central Bank That Is Taking Accommodative Action

Us Treasury Yields rise to Session Highs, 10-Year Note Yields Increase to 1.76 Pct

Brazil Central Bank says 20,000 Reverse Currency Swaps Sold on Thursday