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Market Tips: It's Time to Short Treasurys

Published: Wednesday, 4 Nov 2009 | 5:09 AM ET

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By: CNBC.com

Global stocks were in the green on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Monetary Committee's interest-rate announcement. Economists expect the U.S. central bank to keep interest rates low "for an extended period," even as the economy shows signs of improving.

But after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates for the second month in a row on Tuesday, experts told CNBC it is time to short Treasurys and bet on higher rates.

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Short Treasurys and bet on higher rates, says Karl Eggerss, chief trader at LaffterFrishberg.com. Daryl Guppy, CEO of GuppyTraders.com charts the U.S. dollar index.

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