UK retail sales beat expectations in August
UK August retail sales rose 0.5% month-on-month, beating expectations for a 0.2% decline.
The US 20-year bond auction tailed by 2 bps, with a bid-to-cover below the average.
Treasuries are under pressure amid a relentless rally in crude oil. West Texas Intermediate jumped $4.59 to reach $105.97 a barrel.
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UK August retail sales rose 0.5% month-on-month, beating expectations for a 0.2% decline.
Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1.25% on Friday, the highest since 1995, as energy costs pressure economies.
The BOJ's rate hike to 1.25% was accompanied by two dissenting votes, putting Governor Ueda's press conference in focus.
The Bank of England kept its rate at 3.75% as the Fed raised to 4%, with the BoE arguing that energy-led inflation requires different tools.