Corporate Bond Returns Rise Most in Five Months: Credit Markets
March 1 (Bloomberg) — U.S. corporate bond sales climbed the most this year and global returns staged the biggest rally since August last week, as concern that Europe’s fiscal crises will stifle economic growth eased.
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Rates In Northeast for 30-Year, Fixed-Rate Loan At 5.12 Percent
Home loan rates for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages rose above 5 percent for the first time in three weeks in the face of mixed news on housing this week.
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FINRA expands bond trade reporting system
The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s bond transparency system has expanded to include debt issued by federal government agencies, government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises, as well as primary market transactions in new corporate debt issues.
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Late test for Le Fondre
Adam Le Fondre faces a late fitness test ahead of Rotherham`s showdown with leaders Rochdale.
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Turner wants tougher Black Cats
Defender Michael Turner has urged Sunderland to develop a ruthless streak if they are to avoid the nightmare of a relegation scrap.
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Keane back in Republic squad
Captain Robbie Keane has rejoined the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday’s friendly against Brazil after recovering from a knee injury.
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Georgia seeks $2.5 billion for nuclear plants
Associated Press – March 1, 2010 7:44 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia’s Municipal Electric Authority plans to borrow more than $2.5 billion this week to help finance its share of 2 nuclear…
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GAZ Group Completes Debt Restructuring
Indebted carmaker GAZ Group finished restructuring its 39.2 billion ruble ($1.3 billion) debt, the company said in a statement Monday.
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New economic shock on way?
Just when the storm over residential mortgages is calming, a tsunami of commercial real estate foreclosures is forecast.
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FACTBOX-Key political risks to watch in China
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