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The article reports on the three percent decline of the net yield on life insurance companies' invested funds in 1946 in the U.S. It states that the factors that influence the decline include federal easy-money policy and more government bonds. Moreover, the decline causes lower earnings and lower interest on policies.

The article discusses the state of U.S. municipal bonds as of April 1961, and presents a chart measuring their progress from January to March. It states that in January and February, it was a sellers' market, as they had access to ready capital and low interest rates. Dealers and underwriters took advantage of meager new offerings to bring yields down to as low as 3.26%, the lowest in two years. Due to new offerings, however, as well as fewer purchases from buyers wanting more returns, yields rose 3.5% in March, though the hoped for 4% was not achieved.

The article reports on the strike by investors against U.S. government bonds as of May 1959. It states that only a handful of investors are interested in buying government bonds despite high yields and a large number of sellers. Expectations in the further decrease in prices and increase in higher yields are regarded as the reasons investors are delaying plans to buy the government instruments. The evidence that investors are snubbing bonds is noted.

The article recommends six high-grade bonds traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as of December 15, 1934 that offer steady returns on investment for risk-averse investors. Among these bonds include that of Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co. and the National Dairy Products Corp., noting that these firms have maintained a solid earnings record in 1934. It adds that U.S. Treasury bonds offer a safe 3% interest yield and are available in denominations as low as 50 U.S. dollars.

The article reports on a recommendation by Andrew M. Carter, a manager of bond portfolios at Standard & Poor's/Carter, Doyle & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, to bond investors looking for yield to consider the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority 8.15 bonds of 2014.

The article offers U.S. market news briefs. It mentions that few investors are buying treasury bonds and bills even with the highest yields in five years because of difference in yields offered by corporations and government. Investors Diversified Services Inc., has offered Investors Accumulation Plan which distribute charge over the term. Nonbanking institutions such as charities and labor unions that own banks will be prohibited by the proposed legislation passed in the U.S. Representative.

The article focuses on the fall in public purchasing of E-bonds in the U.S. It mentions that the belief of people that E-bonds, that provide fixed returns, are not efficient investment option during the inflating economy has affected its sales and reflects that the fall in purchasing power of Americans is also responsible for lack of interest in bond purchasing. It also informs about the new payroll-savings promotion scheme that will be introduced by the Treasury Department.

The article reports that treasury bonds in the U.S. face competition from high yielding federal issues and government-backed mortgages. Even though return on Treasury bonds is the highest in nearly 40 years, other government issues provide even higher yields. It is stated that investors are showing interest in securities market because they want higher returns.

A table is presented that shows the investment yields in 1919, 1920 and 1921 for various classes of bonds, including U.S. government bonds, Canadian and U.S. bonds, and foreign bonds.