From Standard&Poor's Equity Research. MARKETSCOPE Treasurys steady in the early going as FOMC prepares to kick off a 2-day meeting... a more FOMC hawkish tone Wednesday will suggest further hikes are to come... hikes more likely if economic data this week show the economy is stronger than many anticipated... today's Michigan Sentiment index, which rose sharply in early January, is seen to have improved to 110.0 in January from 109.0 in December, suggesting consumer comfidence improved... see Q1 GDP up 2.7% in Wednesday report.. the 10-year Treasury notes are up 01/32 to 98 for yield of 4.890%, 2-year note flat at 99-26/32 for yield of 4.980%, 30 year bonds up 02/32 at 92-18/32 for yield of 4.992%.
