June 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose after data
on Friday showed that employers added more jobs than economists
had expected in May, while average hourly earnings also rose
more than was forecast.
Employers added 139,000 jobs last month, above estimates for
a 130,000 increase. Average hourly earnings increased 0.4% in
May, above expectations for a 0.3% increase. The unemployment
rate held steady at 4.2%, as expected.
The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes was
last up 5.1 basis points on the day at 4.446%. Interest rate
sensitive two-year note yields rose 3.8 basis points
to 3.962%.