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Stocks up somewhat with bond yields up; economy, rates in focus
MSCI's international equity index was up somewhat on Monday and U.S. Treasury yields climbed up with the dollar after information released at the start of a short trading week revealed wear and tear in U.S. consumer self-confidence combined with an increase in capital products orders. The Conference Board said its U.S. consumer confidence index unexpectedly damaged in December to 104.7 versus economic expert expectations for a boost to 113.3 and November's upwardly revised 112.8 on issues about future organization conditions. New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital items rose in November amid strong demand for equipment however orders for durable items,...