Yields little changed as investors focus on Friday employment report

Interest rates little changed in bond market

NEW YORK — Interest rates are little changed in the bond market, capping off a week of big fluctuations as the government sold $82 billion in new debt.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell Friday afternoon to 3.88 percent, from 3.89 percent late Thursday. Its yield is often used as a benchmark for consumer loans.

The 10-year note yield has remained in a tight range throughout the day as investors avoided making big bets.