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The Saver's Dilemma: Anticipating Yields
Tradecraft

The Saver's Dilemma: Anticipating Yields

Yields actually could go lower, and it's the uncertainty that's troubling.

Topics: Bonds, ETFs, Inflation
10 High-Yielding Muni Bonds
On the Street

10 High-Yielding Muni Bonds

The muni bond market has gotten tougher, but there are still some values.

Topics: Bonds, Investor
8% Returns: The Bond Deals You're Missing
Bonds

8% Returns: The Bond Deals You're Missing

Muni bonds have become surprisingly scarce. How you can still score.

Topics: Bonds, Taxes
How to Buy a Muni Bond: 5 Key Steps
Bonds

How to Buy a Muni Bond: 5 Key Steps

Here are strategies for navigating today's tougher climate.

Topics: Bonds, Taxes
Bonds

Municipal Bond Yields Are Staggering

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

Topics: Stocks, Bonds, Economy
Bonds

Barron's: Treasury's Backstop Blues

Bond investors should worry if Congress keeps promoting home ownership.

Topics: Bonds, Mortgage
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Economy Watch

Yield Curve

Economic Calendar
Time Report Estimate Actual
10:00 AM Existing Home Sales 5.70M 6.10M
Key Interest Rates
Bond Current Previous Change Change %
*Prices as of 11/23/2009 3:11 PM. Source: S&P Comstock
3 Month Bill 0.02 0.01 0.01 100.00
6 Month Bill 0.14 0.12 0.02 16.67
2 Year Note 0.73 0.72 0.01 1.39
5 Year Note 2.17 2.17 0.00 0.00
10 Year Note 3.36 3.36 0.00 0.00
30 Year Bond 4.28 4.29 -0.01 -0.23