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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.

Topics: Bonds, Short Term Investing, Money Market, Treasury, Yield Curve
Don't Rely on Credit Ratings Alone
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Don't Rely on Credit Ratings Alone

Buying bonds calls for some sleuthing beyond agencies' marks.

Topics: Bonds
Global Bond Funds Add Diversity, Cut Risk
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Global Bond Funds Add Diversity, Cut Risk

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

Topics: Bonds, International
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Economy Watch

Yield Curve

Economic Calendar
Time Report Estimate Actual
8:30 AM GDP - Preliminary 2.9%
8:30 AM GDP Deflator - Preliminary 0.8%
9:00 AM Case Shiller 20 City Index -9.05%
9:00 AM Consumer Confidence 47.5
10:00 AM FHFA Home Price Index 0.1%
Key Interest Rates
Bond Current Previous Change Change %
*Prices as of 11/23/2009 5:01 PM. Source: S&P Comstock
3 Month Bill 0.02 0.01 0.01 100.00
6 Month Bill 0.13 0.12 0.01 8.33
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 3.35 3.36 -0.01 -0.30
30 Year Bond 4.27 4.29 -0.02 -0.47