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Global Deals Review: Q4 2009

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U.S. 2-year swap spread widens on credit worries

Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:03am EST

NEW YORK, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The yield spread on U.S. two-year interest rate swaps over Treasuries expanded on Wednesday to its widest level in a week, prompted by concerns about the creditworthiness and stability of the bank system.

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Two-year swap spread, which grows with increased risk aversion, was last quoted at 60.75 basis points, compared with 52.75 basis points at Tuesday's close. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Tom Hals)

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