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The author reflects on investing in the bond market in the U.S. in 2008. He believes that bonds are the best investment despite U.S. Treasuries being the most popular as Treasuries have yields of only 1.4% on 5-year notes. The point spread between corporate bonds and Treasuries is noted, and it is explained that bonds from government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac yield over 7%. INSET: MY BEST BARGAIN.

The article offers information on the eurodollar market. Topics discussed include the emergency funding markets for corporate bonds, money-markets, and commercial paper, the non-high frequency merchandising, and the eurodollar market expansion. Also mentioned are the swap volatility and rates in the financial crisis, the impacts of U.S. President Barack Obama's industrial policy, and the financial gains of eurodollar market.

The article reports on the impact of the European sovereign debt crisis on the U.S. corporate bond market from 2009 to 2011. It shows that interest rates on U.S. corporate bonds have been affected by corporate bond market shocks originating in Europe. It estimates contagion coefficients of around 0.44 to 0.85, which means that a one percentage point increase in European corporate bond spreads translated on average to a 0.44 to 0.85 percentage point increase in corporate bond spreads in the U.S.

The article discusses the finances of the international banking industry, focusing on large banks in Europe. A loss of liquidity by banks in Europe caused by fears among financiers that the banks will suffer large losses on their holdings of euro area countries' public debts is examined. An increase in the spreads of credit default swaps on corporate bonds of large U.S. banks is discussed.

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.

The article reports on the opportunities seen by some bond market professionals in the wake of world financial crises. Some investment strategists believe the global rate cut and other moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board designed to restart liquidity will eventually cause loans to start circulating throughout the system again. Manny Labrinos says despite the relative absence of liquidity, some bond investors still have some interest for individual corporate bonds, if the price is right.

The author reports that the finance arm of Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Credit, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to sell a new issue of bonds due 2020. Ford is the only one of Detroit, Michigan's Big Three automobile makers that did not file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy during the financial crisis. Ford had raised funds through bond sales.