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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, Government
On the Street

5 Contrarian Investment Ideas

Going against the grain on these bets is risky, but could offer huge returns.

Topics: Short Term Investing, Asset Allocation, Bonds, Debt, Fixed Income, ETFs, Portfolio, Financials, Stocks, Health Care, Taxes
On the Street

Dividends at a Discount: 3 Cheap Bond Funds

Closed-end bond funds have been on a tear, but there are still plenty of bargains.

Topics: Bonds, Investor, Mutual Funds
On the Street

How Long Will the Corporate Bond Rally Last?

We ask bond pros what the second half of the year holds.

Topics: Short Term Investing, Asset Allocation, Bonds, Debt, Fixed Income, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Portfolio
On the Street

Where'd the Rally Go? 5 Signs to Watch Now

What investors should expect to see during the second half of 2009.

Topics: Short Term Investing, Economy, Stock Market, Stocks, Investor, Federal Reserve, Government, Bonds, Employment, Housing, Real Estate, Oil, Energy, Treasury, Inflation
On the Street

These Soaring Shares Could Mean Trouble

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

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.

On the Street

The Ultimate Safe Investment?

These bonds can offer a downside cushion during tough times.

On the Street

Could Municipal Bonds Really Default?

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

On the Street

GM Bankruptcy Looms Large for Bondholders

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

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Yield Curve

Key Interest Rates
Bond Current Previous Change Change %
*Prices as of 11/20/2009 5:01 PM. Source: S&P Comstock
3 Month Bill 0.01 0.02 -0.01 -50.00
6 Month Bill 0.12 0.12 0.00 0.00
2 Year Note 0.72 0.70 0.02 2.86
5 Year Note 2.17 2.14 0.03 1.40
10 Year Note 3.36 3.34 0.02 0.60
30 Year Bond 4.29 4.27 0.02 0.47