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1. Buttonwood: Scavenging in the junkyard.

Subjects
*CORPORATE bonds, *BUSINESS cycles, *BOND market, *INVESTORS, *COMMERCIAL loans, *INTEREST rates
Abstract

The article describes the condition of the corporate bond market in the U.S. in 2018. It indicates the consequences of investing in corporate bonds in the aging business cycle. Investors are warned about the surge in so-called leveraged loans. Also discussed is the impact of an interest rate increase and corporate leverage on the corporate bond market.

Published
2018

2. Bonding with Buyers.

Author

Levinsohn, Alan

Subjects
*CORPORATE bonds, *INVESTORS, *FEDERAL funds market (U.S.), *INTEREST rates, *INTEREST rate swaps, *BANKING industry, *INVESTMENT interest
Abstract

The article focuses on the popularity of corporate bonds with investors. It states that the attraction of bonds is due to low rates and investor enthusiasm. It mentions that the U.S. Federal Reserve Board lowered the federal funds rate (FFR) target to 1% in 2003. It comments that FFR is what banks charge each other for overnight funds, and that this helps indicate the direction of interest rates.

Published
2003

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