The nation raised US$2 billion ($2.68 billion) in a sale of three- and five-year notes. The securities were priced to yield just one and three basis points over similar-maturity Treasuries.

China's Shanghai Composite index also dropped 1.7 percent to ... which could bring more volatility to global markets. U.S. consumer inflation accelerated in October to 2.6 percent from 2.4 percent. However, core inflation—an indicator seen as a predictor ...

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks fell broadly on Thursday, while longer-dated U.S. bond yields rose alongside the dollar as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in the world's largest economy.

Weak China markets dragged broader Asian shares lower on Thursday, while longer-dated U.S. bond yields rose alongside the dollar as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in the world's largest economy.