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The article discusses an increase in the interest of large institutions in purchasing U.S. junk bonds as prices decrease, following the sale of junk bonds by a large number of individual investors due to the small investors' concerns regarding conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine and the junk bonds' prices. Graphs are presented of U.S.- marketed high-yield corporate bonds, average yield premium to Treasurys on U.S. high-yield corporate bonds, and average yields on U.S. junk bonds.

The article discusses demand for Argentinian bonds as of September 30, 2013, reporting that financial services firms such as J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. have purchased bonds despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could result in a default for the country. Topics include investor attitudes and potential return rates.

The article discusses the potential economic impact in the U.S. of a bond selloff, noting the effects of ultralow yield bonds issued by U.S. central banks including the U.S. Federal Reserve on the economic recovery. It comments on the the possible losses that could be sustained by companies who invested in the bonds, the effects of reflation on financial borrowing, and the low interest rates.

The article discusses plans for the Russian domestic bond market to reopen to foreign investors. In notes that in anticipation of the decision, holdings of local government bonds have increased since 2011 while yields on Russian 10-year bonds have decreased since the start of 2012. Information is also provided on Russia's 1998 debt default and its impact on investors.

The article describes a financial strategy called a death put, formerly known as an estate-feature put. According to the article, death puts assure that heirs of the owners of a bond or certificate of deposit (CD) can redeem the securities at face value. The article also presents advice on yield safety in long-term, high-grade bonds and CDs.

Reports that securities firms, including Merrill Lynch & Co. and Bear Stearns Cos., are aggressively pitching investment products to take advantage of investors' fear of inflation. Description of inflation-linked products, such as municipal and corporate bonds, which aim to provide investors with a return above the rate of inflation; Risks associated with investing in inflation-linked products.

Focuses on high-yield bonds and the paradox of investors loving them while rating companies call them junk. Increase in investor activity into the bonds issued by Dynegy Inc., Charter Communications Inc. and RCN Corp.; Performance of junk bonds in 2003, indicating they were popular among investors; Percentage of corporate-rating changes -- issued by McGraw Hill Cos.' Standard & Poor's, Moody's Corp.'s Moody's Investors Service and Fimilac SA's Fitch Ratings -- were cuts; Analysis of the financial condition of RCN, suggesting the company will need material improvements in its financial condition if it is to comply with all of its debt covenants.

Focuses on the bond market and how it has helped securities firms that have invested in them. Comments from James Bianco, president of Bianco Research LLC; View that the bond market is struggling, which may result in some heavy losses for securities firms holding too many; Percentage increase in bond holdings; Performance of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc; Drop in U.S. Treasury bond yields, suggesting big losses if the economy turns bearish.

The article reports on the record decline in Eurozone bond yields as of November 28, 2014, such as yields in Germany, France and Spain, and mentions factors that contributed to the decline and the increase in the Shanghai Composite index.

The article reports that the current yield is the best indication of what one could earn over time on their bonds as of March 2014, focusing on founder of mutual fund company Vanguard Group John C. Bogle; the Barclay's U.S. Aggregate Bond index; and interest rates.

Charts and graphs are presented for credit markets as of December 2013 which include the return on investment for bonds, the spreads of various companies including Time Warner Cable and Best Buy, and money rates.

The article provides information on the U.S. bond market as of January 4, 2013, reporting that the average yield on bonds rated below investment grade, known as "junk" bonds, fell below 6% for the first time ever on January 3 as the U.S. government reached an agreement to budget policies.

Statistics and graphs regarding stock market performance as of October 5, 2012 are presented, including bond rates and yields, U.S. stock-market indexes, and currency exchange rates.

Charts, graphs, and statistics related to credit markets are presented, including information on bond benchmarks, corporate debt, and government bond yields.

The author examines a combination of yield and resilience demonstrated by bonds issued by utilities such as Enel and Iberdrola.

The article warns against investing in financial-sector or bank bonds as spreads, the difference between a bond's yield and an equivalent Treasury, becomes narrow.

The article reports on the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and the surge of bond yields.

The article speculates on the impact of the bond buying activity of the U.S. Federal Reserve on yields by the end of 2010.

The article discusses the move by some bond investors to switch to investing in stocks as bond yields decline in the U.S. in 2010.

The article offers tips for bond investors on dealing with increasing interest rates as bond yields decline in the U.S. in 2010. Investors are advised to focus on short term bonds and look for assets that are less sensitive to interest rates and more sensitive to economic growth. They are also recommended to consider high-quality money market funds for the market does not put much premium on riskier assets. Other approaches discussed are concerned with high-yield bonds, dividend-paying stocks and commodities.

The author focuses on the impact of low bond yields on governments in which the latter obtain the opportunity to lower interest bills while borrowing is boosted.

The article offers bond tips for investors who are chasing the best-performing bond sectors, one of which is the need for investors to know the major risks of long-term Treasurys and junk bonds because, according the author, their long maturity means that their is more of a chance for inflation to diminish returns.

The author discusses how 30-year bonds work including the impact of duration and yield on such bonds.

The author focuses on the continued decline in bond yields in 2010 even as the U.S. Federal Reserve signals that it is vigilant to the threat of deflation and prepared to act.

The article considers the opportunities for investors interested in the European stock and bond markets and how they may avoid the traps associated with them. It states that Greek bond sales have yields much higher than safer German bonds. It notes the tendency of European markets to perform well after bouts of euro-weaknesses, according to Citigroup Global Markets. Two of the traps cited are currency fluctuations and very poor rating of corporate debts.

The article reports that German bond yields are started to be affected by global financial crisis, falling by 3.1 percent.

The article discusses the hazards of pursuing higher yields by forsaking bonds in favor of dividend-paying stocks. In 2008 a group of 52 stocks that have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years fell a collective 21.6%. Even though bond yields may be only between 2% and 4%, that may not be a bad return in an environment where inflation is nearly zero.

The article discusses the popularity among investors of junk bonds. Bond funds specializing in high-yield securities have attracted more than $20 billion in investors' funds during 2009. As an investment class junk bonds have risen over 50% for the year. In the author's view investors who commit money to junk bonds now have probably missed out on most of the price appreciation.

The article reports on the move of investors to invest into bond funds for a better return due to the low short-term interest rates. Data from the Investment Co. Institute showed that more than 200 billion U.S. dollars flowed into taxable bond funds while more than 400 billion dollars flowed out of money market funds between January and the end of September 2009. It also cites the impact of higher interest rates on longer-term funds.

The article reports that yield of 10-year Treasurys has increased by 1.20 percentage points since the start of 2009 while the Federal Reserve in the U.S. raises key rates. Investors are positive that there will be higher yields to come. On the other hand, Citigroup forecasts that government bonds from the U.S. and the euro-zone would also post yield increases.

The article focuses on the concerns raised by bond-fund managers over bond ebullience in 2009. Some bond-fund managers have expressed warnings that the outsize returns are not likely to continue for the year. It notes that 228.74 billion U.S. dollars have been invested into taxable bond funds by investors. Investment-research firm Morningstar Inc. cautions investors about the eventual rise of rates.

The article reports on the sale of about 1.1 billion dollars worth of taxable and tax-exempt debt from California in October 2009. It notes that the sale forms part of a 4.5 billion, long-term borrowing initiative from the state in which the tax-exempt bonds due in 2029 hold a top yield of 4.63%. A coupon of 3.50% to 3.75% for the shortest note is being marketed together with the 250 million dollars worth of taxable bonds. Lead underwriters for the taxable bonds are J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

The article reports on the U.S. Treasurys as of October 2, 2009. It notes that Treasurys were able to recover and regain momentum in the third quarter. It is said that investors bought Treasurys with maturities from five to 30 years to gain higher yields amidst uncertainties on inflation and the commitment of the Federal Reserve to keep key borrowing costs low. Yield for the 10-year note traded at 3.23%.

The article reports on the successful trading of two-year government bonds in the U.S. on September 22, 2009. The two-year sale success reportedly contributed to further buying across the whole government bond market. Information is also presented on the yield of the 10-year note and the 30-year bond.

The article reports that Credit Suisse Group and Deutsche Bank have sold bonds in Huntsman International amounting to 600 million U.S. dollars. Due on June 30, 2016 and with a yield of 9.567%, the bond has a rating of B1 by Moody's Investors Service. On the other hand, Huntsman will be paid 7.73 billion U.S. dollars in cash and financing by the banks.

The article reports on the drop in Treasury prices in the U.S. as of September 2009. It notes that the drop in moribund trading occurred following a well-bid three-year note auction. It adds that the yield on the three-year notes was posted at 1.487% while the bid-to-cover ratio registered at 3.02. The 10-year note saw a drop of 6/32 to close at 101 11/32.

The article presents updates on the credit markets in the U.S. in 2009. According to Dealogic, 27 high-yield bond deals amounted to 10.1 billion U.S. dollars were issued. It is noted that investment-grade bonds also increased while risk premium tighten and declines were incurred by Treasury yields. Wes Sparks of Schroders asserted that investors are prepared for more issuance.

The article reports that yields of Treasurys in the U.S. went up before the government was able to a conduct a new set of auctions. The 10-year note increased to 2.3125 U.S. dollars, or 17/32 points, per 1,000 U.S. dollars face value. The 30-year bond increased yield to 4.288 percent or by 17/32 points.

The article reports on the decline in yields for Japanese government bond yields after U.S. Treasurys experienced an overnight rally on August 14, 2009. According to Akito Fukunaga, a strategist at Credit Suisse, the market is expected to maintain strong momentum until the last week of August 2009 as cash bonds continue to see solid demand even after prices jumped.

This article reveals that Blackstone Group has sold 600 million U.S. dollars of 10-year senior bonds. The issuance yielded 6.73% or 3.125 percentage points. There was strong demand for the debt. Particular focus is given to the risk premium or spread of the issuance. Analyst James Lee of Calvert Asset Management says the deal is an indication that Blackstone is shifting toward the investment-banking model of debt issuance.

The article reports on the rise in U.S. Treasury yields as a result of a brightening economic outlook in the country. It notes that Treasurys are losing their safe haven appeal as market participants expect an increase in pressure in selling activity. Traders expect the yield of the 10-year note to test 4% in August 2009. It adds that such rise in yield may encourage investors to underwrite Treasury auctions.

This article reports on the strong selloff of U.S. Treasury notes on June 11, 2009 which pushed the 10-year note's yield above four percent. In addition, an auction of 30-year bonds performed well. James Newman of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc. believes that the selloff presents some buying opportunity in the short term. The outcome of the June 11 auction was a relief for the government amid concerns over investors' willingness to underwrite long-dated Treasury auctions.

The article deals with the drop in prices during a difficult auction of benchmark U.S. Treasury notes on June 10, 2009 as the government offered higher interest rates to attract bids. At the auction, there was no shortage of demand in spite of the difficult bargaining process. The benchmark 10-year Treasury note experienced a 3.97% increase in yield. The worst performer at the auction was the 30-year bond.

The article reports that U.S. Treasury prices rallied as a result of a selloff that made yields reached its highest point during the month of June 2009. This incident has especially attracted bargain hunters. The decline in yield also provided support for the $35 billion, three-year-note auction, with the first portion of the U.S. government's $65 billion in sales of notes and bonds gained the interest of investors.

The article reports on the belief by traders that the U.S. dollar seems to continue to trend lower, as of June 2009. The bond purchases may reportedly be the key factor to the performance of the dollar as they could drive down yields. On May 29, 2009 in New York, the euro was at $1.4140, while the dollar was at 95.27 yen.

This article reports on the concern by central banks about the rising long-term yields in major government-bond markets. The rise in long-term yield of government bonds could challenge central banks' actions to stabilize the credit markets and revive growth. The rise in yields stems from the abundance of supply of government bonds as governments raised funds to cover short falls in revenue.

The article reports on the recovery of most Treasurys in the U.S. after the bidding on 10-year note sale in May 2009. The losses of Treasurys due in 10 years or less were eliminated after an auction. Also noted is the increase in value of 10-year note by $0.625. Its yield fell from 3.157% on May 5 to 3.152% on May 6. The yield of the 30-year bond fell to 4.081%.

The article reports on the increase in the U.S. Treasurys in 2009. It states that the benchmark 10-year note was up $2.50 per $1,000 face value and adds that the 30-year bond was up 21/32 to yield 3.562%. It also mentions that the Treasurys were headed for their first monthly gains as the Federal Reserve's government debt purchase program and concern about banks and automobile makers helped restrain selling pressure from a sharp increase in supply.

The article reports on the decline of U.S. Treasury prices on March 20, 2009 as the market wound down from a historic week that saw yields decreased. The 10-year note fell 8/32 point, or $2.50 per $1,000 face value, at 101 3/32 in New York, as yield rose to 2.626% from 2.597% on March 19. In addition, the 30-year bond went down 24/32 point to yield 3.655%.

The article reports on the sale of the $10 billion debt issue of mortgage firm Freddie Mac in three-year notes. The 2.125% bond was priced at its launch-price guidance of 0.88 percentage point over comparable three-year Treasury yields. The notes are due on March 23, 2012 and priced at 99.636 to yield at 2.247%.