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To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (165392)11/19/2008 7:52:15 PM
From: neolibRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 306849
 
Paid for via Treasuries denominated in Yen?



To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (165392)11/19/2008 8:04:25 PM
From: saveslivesbydayRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 306849
 
Who pays? The govt is handing out billions like they're pennies, why not invest it wisely in our society's future?

Of course it's going to increase the deficit, but that's a given. Is giving 500-800 billion to the public
to spend on crap they don't need to "stimulate the economy" a better use of government money?



To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (165392)11/19/2008 8:12:53 PM
From: PerspectiveRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 306849
 
Revisiting the *real* bond markets. "Investment-grade" Baa are still yielding very near 15-year highs:

Message 24466928

and the corporate bond funds? They don't call 'em "junk" for nothing:









At some point this presents formidable competition to stocks for investment dollars. Guaranteed yield if the company makes it, and at least the prospect of *some* return of invested capital if the company fails.

`BC


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