Category Archives: Bonds

Muni Bonds Slow –

Posted on 1. January 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Sales of Municipal bonds dipped in 2008 are expected to decline more in 2009.  This comes at a bad time for states who face a $42 billion dollar deficit.  States like California are expecting to have their bond ratings downgraded. … Continue reading →

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Auction Rate Securities –

Posted on 2. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

For investors with funds in Citibank associated with auction rate securities there is reason to watch the news.  New York State Attorney General Coumo is said to be preparing charges against Citibank for fraud in marketing and sales. To view … Continue reading →

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Money Moves To Commodities –

Posted on 24. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

One publisher indicated that he believed that money would continue to move into commodities and away from stocks.  This statement was made at a recent conference of Japanese investors.  The reasoning included a prediction of higher inflation rates and greater returns … Continue reading →

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Some Hedge Funds Have Trouble Ahead –

Posted on 20. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The increased number of defaults in Junk Bonds are causing a concern for some hedge funds.  The price of swaps has been soaring and that has a direct effect on some of the players involved. To view the article, please … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead –

Posted on 8. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

To check out the market data due out on Wednesday visit CNBC.  It’s a good article that covers a wide range of markets. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.cnbc.com/id/24020208 Jim Sutliff

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