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Bond Market Update (7/2/09 2:32 PM)

Treasurys Head To Weekly Gain After Jobs Data

Treasury prices rise and 2-year note yields fall to the lowest in nearly a month, as bond traders play off the Labor Department's report that the economy shed 467,000 jobs in June, much more than had been forecast.

Is This a Better Bond?
Bonds

Is This a Better Bond?

If you think Build America bonds are a win-win for states and investors, you're half right.

Jun 22 2009  |  Topics: Wall Street
A New Way to Play Corporate Bonds
Bonds

A New Way to Play Corporate Bonds

As the number of top-rated bonds declines, look a few notches down.

Jun 1 2009
The Mysteries of the Treasury Market Revealed!
Ahead of the Curve

The Mysteries of the Treasury Market Revealed!

Don Luskin: Why China won't dump our bonds.

May 22 2009  |  Topics: Inflation
The Bear Market in Treasuries Will Worsen
Bonds

The Bear Market in Treasuries Will Worsen

Consider investing in high-yielding mortgage securities and certain munis.

May 21 2009
On the Street

These Soaring Shares Could Mean Trouble

A bet on interest rates has made 30%. The worry is gains could grow larger.

May 14 2009
On the Street

What's Behind Microsoft's Bond Offering?

The tech giant didn't need the cash, but it raised $3.8 billion Monday anyway.

May 12 2009
On the Street

The Ultimate Safe Investment?

These bonds can offer a downside cushion during tough times.

May 5 2009
On the Street

Could Municipal Bonds Really Default?

Buffett is cautious, but it's not all doom-and-gloom for these bonds.

Apr 23 2009
On the Street

GM Bankruptcy Looms Large for Bondholders

Mom and pop investors own $27 billion of GM bonds. Will they be wiped out?

Apr 17 2009
Bonds

Barron's: Six Top-Notch Bond Funds

Six talented managers are finding value in various corners of the market.

Apr 8 2009
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Yield Curve

Key Interest Rates
Bond Current Previous Change Change %
*Prices as of 7/2/2009 5:01 PM. Source: S&P Comstock
3 Month Bill 0.16 0.17 -0.01 -5.88
6 Month Bill 0.29 0.32 -0.03 -9.38
2 Year Note 0.98 1.04 -0.06 -5.77
5 Year Note 2.42 2.51 -0.09 -3.59
10 Year Note 3.49 3.53 -0.04 -1.13
30 Year Bond 4.32 4.33 -0.01 -0.23