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The article discusses the 2017 notice released by the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) concerning the weighted average interest rates, yield curves, and segment rates on the corporate bond. It focuses on the revenue ruling of IRC concerning the Qualified Pension and income tax regulations under the Social Security Act. Also mentions the 2017 resident population estimations.

The article presents a notice providing guidance on the corporate bond monthly yield curve, the corresponding spot segment rates and the 24-month average segment rates under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Topics include present value of single-employer plans generally determined using three 24-month average interest rates, and a chart depicting 24-month average corporate bond segment rates.

The article offers information on the administrative and revenue procedure of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the interest rates and corporate bond monthly yield curves. Topics discussed include the 30-year treasury securities interest rates, construction of a qualified facility will be eligible for the renewable electricity production tax credit (PTC), or the energy investment tax credit (ITC) and public opinion on the 2015?2016 Priority Guidance Plan.

The article provides information on the corporate bond monthly yield curve, corresponding spot segment rates and the 24-month average segment rates under § 430(h)(2) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. It offers background information on the author of the notice, minimum present value segment rates, and 30-year treasury securities interest rates.

The article discusses public notice on updates for weighted average interest rates, yield curves, and segment rates in the U.S. as of November 30, 2015. Topics discussed include background of yield curve and segment rates, the 24-month average corporate bond segment rates which are applicable for November 2015, and the minimum present value segment rates.

The article presents a notice which offers an update on the corporate bond monthly yield curve, weighted average interest rates and segment rates. According to the notice, the rates reflect the application of Section 430(h)(2)(C)(iv) of the 21st Century Act. A table is provided depicting the monthly yield curve for November 2014.

The article informs that Franklin Templeton has deepened its short bond position in the firm's flagship global Bond Fund even as Treasuries rallied and the U.S. Federal Reserve has signaled an interest-rate cut in July 2019. It mentions that the fund managed by Templeton bond chief Michael Hasenstab, has been doubling down on its bond short every quarter. It also mentions that the duration across sovereign debt markets approaches all-time highs.

The article informs that corporate bonds have been riding high in the U.S. as the U.S. Federal Reserve has signaled a greater willingness to lower interest rates to sustain the economic expansion, giving a green light to investors to look for higher yields. It mentions about buying BBB rated bonds of companies like General Motors Co., Kinder Morgan Inc. and Macy's Inc. that have seen strong equity gains.

The article presents business-related news briefs on topics including the Saudi Aramco oil company's first bond sale on international markets which raised 12 billion dollars. America's trade dispute with the European Union is addressed, along with aerospace company Boeing Co.'s stock price decline in the wake of two fatal crashes involving the firm's 737 aircraft. U.S. President Donald Trump's push for interest rate cuts is also examined.

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.

The article examines differences in maturities in the U.S. treasury market compared to other countries including Canada, France, and Mexico. The relative lack of long-term investment instruments from the U.S. government is described along with interest rates, the rate of return on federal treasuries is compared unfavorably with corporate bonds, and a statement on liquidity in the treasury bond market is offered from multiple investment advisors.

Company debt thrives as pool of negative yielding assets grows Bond sales this year by blue-chip companies in the U.S. are about to exceed $1 trillion as investors seeking refuge from negative interest rates underpin a borrowing binge. Bond sales in Europe, where both the the European Central Bank and the Bank of England embark on a stimulus that includes purchases of corporate notes, also reached a milestone. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the likelihood the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will increase interest rates (IR) in 2016. It states in December 2015 the Fed increased IR from between 0.25 percent (%) and 0.5%, the first increase since 2008. It mentions that concerns over economic growth in China, stock market losses, and spreads on corporate bonds caused the Fed to hold off on an expected rate increase in January and March of 2015. It suggests the economy is doing well enough to result in a rate increase.

The bid for yield is lifting high-grade, while credit risk is thwarting high-yield", UBS AG analysts led by Stephen Caprio and Matthew Mish wrote in a note on Thursday. Western Digital will pay a 10.5 percent coupon on $3.35 billion of senior notes, making it the costliest high-yield debt issued in 2016 alongside bonds sold by Kraton Polymers LLC and Solera LLC in the same period. "How will we know if the bid for yield or credit risk will win this tug of war?. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at trends in capital markets in the U.S. as of March 2016. It highlights the impact of the plan of the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Investors are advised to consider venturing into corporate bonds. The advantage of higher inflation to Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) is also mentioned.

The article focuses on the stock market in the U.S. from 2014-2015. It discusses an increase in interest rates imposed by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board on December 14, 2015, the U.S. monetary policy, and an encouragement to investors to acquire risky assets such as corporate bonds and equities. The article also discusses the sharp increase in bond yields and its effect in the U.S. economic activity.

The article focuses on the southeast Asian bond market in 2015 and factors which could impact bond performance. It states from 2005-2014 the annual bond issuance for southeastern Asian nations grew from 38 billion to 109 billion dollars while corporate bond issuance grew from 20 billion to 78 billion dollars. It mentions factors behind the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 which was caused by a strengthening U.S. dollar and speculates on the impact increased U.S. interest rates will have.