NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices fell slightly in early trading on Tuesday, pushing yield up, before the government sells a record $43 billion in 2-year notes (UST2YR 0.98, -0.01, -1.20%) later in the session. It is the first of three note auctions totaling $112 billion this week. Also, trading may be subdued as the Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting amid debate on whether the central bank will be more upbeat in its economic assessment or make changes to its debt-buying programs. Benchmark 10-year note yields (UST10Y 3.48, +0.02, +0.49%) rose 2 basis points to 3.50%.
