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TREASURY MARKET WATCH
Treasury Prices Fall
Treasury Prices Fall

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S&P RATINGS NEWS
LBOs: Will Investors Learn?
In tracking buyouts over the past few decades, S&P finds that dealmakers are taking on ever-higher levels of risk

S&P RATINGS NEWS
S&P Downgrades Merrill Lynch after "Startling" Loss
The ratings agency cites concerns about the Wall Street giant's risk management practices and business strategy

S&P RATINGS NEWS
Taking Tech's Temperature
S&P Ratings looks at the sector's credit quality and finds positive trends despite the credit crunch and a spate of big LBOs

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Money Mkt 4.97% 4.97%
90 day T.Bills 4.98% 4.96%
5-Yr T.Notes 4.77% 4.72%
10-Yr T.Notes 4.78% 4.73%
30-Yr Bonds 4.88% 4.82%
Fed Funds 4.88% 4.82%


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