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Bond Market Update

BOND REPORT: Treasurys Down After Auction, Fed Minutes

By Deborah Levine Treasury prices declined Tuesday, sending 10-year note yields to the highest levels seen in a month, paring losses after the government's first note auction of the week.

Zero Return on a T-Bill? Give Us a Break
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Zero Return on a T-Bill? Give Us a Break

There's no need to settle for a negative yield on your savings.

Dec 10 2008  |  Topics: Short Term Investing, Money Market, Treasury, Fixed Income, Yield Curve
Could Treasurys Be the Next Bubble?
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Could Treasurys Be the Next Bubble?

Far-fetched, yes, but weird things are afoot in these government securities.

Dec 4 2008  |  Topics: Treasury, Yield Curve
A Mess in the Muni Market
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A Mess in the Muni Market

Many municipalities potentially face higher funding costs and less access to credit.

Nov 26 2008
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Buying Opportunity in Bonds

Dan Fuss sees some great buys in high quality corporate bonds.

Nov 20 2008
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Rebuilding Your Wealth: Bonds

Some fixed-income investments can earn you as much as 10%.

Nov 18 2008
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Dumb Move to Hold On to GMAC SmartNotes

Spreads on the unsecured debt point to disaster for GM's finance arm.

Nov 10 2008  |  Topics: Autos, Bankruptcy
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Don't Rely on Credit Ratings Alone

Buying bonds calls for some sleuthing beyond agencies' marks.

Oct 29 2008  |  Topics: Fixed Income
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Municipal Bond Yields Are Staggering

Many munis are battered -- but hardly broken. Patience will pay.

Oct 24 2008  |  Topics: Stocks, Economy, Government
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After a Record Tumble, Is Junk a Bargain?

Junk Bonds look like treasures in the trash heap. Got the stomach for them?

Oct 10 2008
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Global Bond Funds Add Diversity, Cut Risk

Global bond funds can diversify portfolios, decrease fixed-income risk.

Topics: International, Fixed Income
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Economy Watch

Yield Curve

Economic Calendar
Time Report Estimate Actual
10:00 AM Factory Orders -2.3% -4.6%
10:00 AM ISM Services 36.5 40.6
10:00 AM ISM Services
Key Interest Rates
Bond Current Previous Change Change %
*Prices as of 1/6/2009 4:41 PM. Source: S&P Comstock
3 Month Bill 0.14 0.07 0.07 100.00
6 Month Bill 0.30 0.27 0.03 11.11
2 Year Note 0.78 0.78 0.00 0.00
5 Year Note 1.65 1.67 -0.02 -1.20
10 Year Note 2.45 2.48 -0.03 -1.21
30 Year Bond 3.06 3.02 0.04 1.32