At the very long end , the 30-year bond US30YT = RR lost 2 / 32 for a yield of 4.41 percent .
At the very long end , the 30-year bond US30YT = RR slid a full point for a yield of 4.47 percent from 4.41 percent .
On Tuesday , figures also showed Italian business confidence slipped again in May to its lowest level in 16 months , doing nothing to discourage rate cut expectations .