Russia to Brazil Intervention Adds to U.S. Debt Distress

Investors suffering the worst losses in Treasuries since at least 1978 can add dollar sales by emerging-market central banks to their list of challenges.

Trade data to hint at U.S. economic difficulties

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — After a week of key employment and manufacturing-sector data, Wall Street can be forgiven for directing their focus away from the economic reports that come out of the Capitol this week and toward Europe ahead of key meetings there.