MLPS are up 2 points on the index on a day with a firm undertone to markets. Plains All American (PAA) and Plains Natural Gas Storage (PNG) are both up about a point thanks to the Barrons goose over the weekend. Western Gas (WES) is up 54 cents on the same article. Nustar (NS) is at 71 up 1 and change and at an all time high. Buckeye (BPL) Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) Copano (CPNO) and Exterran (EXLP) all up major fractions. Not many mlps on the losers list and no standouts.

Bonds reversed and yields are now lower after testing the top of the range at 4.50 on the 30 year and 3.40 on the 10 year. Yields have been dropping since mid morning, down to 4.39 and 3.27 respectively.