http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Money_MarketsFind stories, videos, and photos about Money Markets from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:24:16 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Money_Markets14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Money Markets from CNN.com.http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/15/pf/expert/low_savings_yield.moneymag/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/15/pf/expert/low_savings_yield.moneymag/index.htmQuestion: My wife and I keep $20,000 in a passbook savings account as an emergency reserve. What's driving me crazy is that we're getting only 60 cents a month in interest. I like the security of the account and the immediate access, but 60 cents a month on 20 grand???? How can I do better? --Dale F., Waldorf, MarylandFri, 16 Oct 2009 09:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/22/pf/expert/money_market_funds.moneymag/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/22/pf/expert/money_market_funds.moneymag/index.htmQuestion: I just heard that the federal government is no longer insuring money market accounts for their $1 per share value. Is that correct? --Terry, Las Vegas, NevadaWed, 23 Sep 2009 14:30:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/11/news/economy/bailout_repayment_tracker/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/11/news/economy/bailout_repayment_tracker/index.htmAs government regulators switch from crisis-mode to rescue mode, many of the biggest and most successful bailout programs are well on their way to extinction. But there are plenty of others that are gaining momentum as the economy heads toward a recovery.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:49:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/09/markets/bondcenter/bonds_credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/09/markets/bondcenter/bonds_credit/index.htmA key bank-to-bank lending rate fell to its lowest point on record Wednesday, signaling continued easing of the once-frozen credit markets.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/markets/bondcenter/bonds_credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/markets/bondcenter/bonds_credit/index.htmTreasurys enjoyed a small bounce Monday as a government auction of short-term notes attracted high demand and as investors sought shelter from a selloff in stocks.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/news/economy/bailout_glossary/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/news/economy/bailout_glossary/index.htmThe government's economic recovery efforts have brought many new and unfamiliar financial terms into the conversation. Here's a list of some we think are vital to understanding the recession and the government's attempts to fix it:Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:17:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/07/09/news/economy/credit_crunch_libor_ois/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/07/09/news/economy/credit_crunch_libor_ois/index.htmFormer Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said the credit crunch should be over by now. But just ask anyone who has tried to get a loan recently, and they'll tell you a different story.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:33:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/30/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/30/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasurys drifted lower Tuesday as investors responded to a stronger than expected report on the housing market and a slower decline in regional manufacturing activity.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:02:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/19/markets/bondcenter/bonds_libor/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/19/markets/bondcenter/bonds_libor/index.htmTreasury prices rebounded Friday ahead of a week full of auctions, government purchase operations, and the Federal Reserve's two day meeting.Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:17:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/20/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/20/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmGovernment bond prices rose Wednesday, with gains accelerating after the Federal Reserve released its most recent - and increasingly grim - forecast for the economy as the minutes from its April meeting.Wed, 20 May 2009 19:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/11/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/11/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices rose Monday as the Dow hit a triple-digit selloff after a two-month rally and the Federal Reserve prepared to buy U.S. debt throughout the week.Mon, 11 May 2009 20:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmShort-term lending rates touched another record low Wednesday in a sign of easier borrowing, while Treasury prices were mixed amid concerns about the banking sector and a major sale of U.S. debt.Wed, 06 May 2009 20:25:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/05/news/economy/reserve_fund/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/05/news/economy/reserve_fund/index.htmThe Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against the operators of the Reserve Primary Fund for failing to provide important information to investors and trustees about the fund's exposure to Lehman Brothers.Tue, 05 May 2009 22:08:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/05/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/05/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmA key interbank lending rate fell to its lowest point on record Tuesday as credit market conditions continue to ease.Tue, 05 May 2009 20:22:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/15/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/15/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasurys were mixed Wednesday as investors responded to reports on inflation and industrial production.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:20:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/14/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/14/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasurys drifted higher Tuesday as dour economic reports weighed on the market and the Federal Reserve bought another $7.3 billion in government debt.Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:40:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices dropped Thursday as stocks rallied on Wells Fargo's first-quarter profit forecast.Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:32:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/07/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/07/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices rose after three auctions Tuesday, as investors sought safety while the stock market slipped.Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:26:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasurys turned lower Monday as investors expressed concern over the flood of debt the government was bringing to market.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:29:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/03/markets/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/03/markets/credit/index.htmTreasurys edged lower Friday after the government reported that unemployment rose to a 25-year high.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:11:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/02/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/02/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmBond prices fell Thursday as investors fled to the stock market, which rallied at the start of a meeting of the world's largest economies.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:07:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/01/pf/cash_accounts.moneymag/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/01/pf/cash_accounts.moneymag/index.htmSuddenly, cash is king again. With more and more Americans worried about their job security, the personal savings rate has climbed to 3.6%, up from next to nothing two years ago. Investors, meanwhile, have parked billions of dollars on the sidelines while they wait for better days. But with interest rates on savings near record lows, it pays to be savvy about where you stockpile your rainy-day funds. Here's what you should keep in mind.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/01/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/04/01/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasurys were mixed Wednesday, with longer term bonds gaining, after the Federal Reserve held its fourth purchase operation.Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:18:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/31/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/31/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmTreasury prices managed a modest advance Tuesday, trading thinly and reversing directions frequently on the last day of the first quarter of 2009.Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:51:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/30/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/30/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmTreasury prices rose Monday, fueled by uncertainty about the nation's economic recovery after the Obama administration rejected turnaround plans submitted by U.S. automakers General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC.Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:09:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/27/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/27/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmThe credit market hasn't shown many signs of changing recently, but that actually may be a good thing.Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/26/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/26/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmThe Federal Reserve hoped that low bond yields would help heat up the housing market and consumer lending, but low yields may also have helped to ignite the stock market.Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:04:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/11/magazines/fortune/investor_daily.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/11/magazines/fortune/investor_daily.fortune/index.htmNow that even the biggest banks are battling for survival, traditionally safe investments suddenly look fallible.Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/24/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/24/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasurys turned mixed Tuesday, with the 30-year bond advancing, after the Federal Reserve released details of its plan to buy longer-term issues and the government auctioned another $40 billion in U.S. debt.Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:23:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/23/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/23/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmGovernment debt prices fell Monday as stock prices soared after the Treasury Department unveiled its plan to partner with private investors to buy up banks' troubled assets.Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/20/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/20/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices fell Friday as investors stepped back from a recent runup to mull the Federal Reserve's plan to buy $300 billion of government bonds - a move the central bank has hinted at for months.Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:29:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/19/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/19/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices eased Thursday as investors responded to the Federal Reserve's plan to buy $300 billion in long-term government debt and braced for next week's auctions.Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:06:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/18/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/18/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmTreasury prices surged Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve said it would buy up to $300 billion in long-term Treasurys - a move the central bank has hinted at for months.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:19:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/17/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/17/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasurys retreated Tuesday, with the yield on the 10-year note rising above 3%, as stocks rallied in New York.Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:16:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/16/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/16/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmGovernment bonds fall Monday afternoon after stocks end lower, letting go of early gains and snapping a five-day rally.Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/13/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/13/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmTreasurys ended a volatile trading day mixed Friday as stocks managed to pull out gains for a fourth day in a row.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:16:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/12/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/12/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasurys advanced Thursday as investors responded to another strong auction of U.S. debt.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:14:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices held in a tight range Monday as investors weighed $180 billion worth of government debt auctions later in the week with U.S. stocks at 12-year lows.Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:08:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasurys prices fell Friday as investors braced for an onslaught of new supply headed to market next week and stocks held onto small gains in a late-session rally.Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:34:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/04/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/04/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasury prices fell Wednesday as stocks rallied worldwide and investors remain concerned about record amounts of debt coming to the market.Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:40:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/03/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/03/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasurys eased Tuesday amid concerns about growing supply and volatile stock prices.Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:38:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/02/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/02/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmBond prices rose Monday as stocks buckled in response to a massive quarterly loss by insurance giant AIG and ongoing concerns about the economy.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/26/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/26/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasurys fell Thursday as the government auctioned off a record amount of debt this week and President Barack Obama outlined a budget that called for more spending.Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:59:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/24/news/newsmakers/vickers_swenson.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/24/news/newsmakers/vickers_swenson.fortune/index.htmDavid Swensen, chief investment officer at Yale University since 1985, manages its $17 billion endowment, which is known for consistently outperforming the market. In fact, it averaged returns of 17% annually over the past 10 years.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:39:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/25/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/25/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmU.S. Treasury prices eased Wednesday as a major influx of supply vied with continued demand from investors looking for a safe investment amid the dour economic climate.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:31:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/24/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/24/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices held close to even Tuesday, as investors awaited another large government debt auction.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:14:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/23/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/23/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmBonds rose Monday as investors sought safety in government-backed debt amid a massive selloff in equities.Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:15:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/20/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/20/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment bond prices rallied Friday, as shell-shocked investors retreated from Wall Street.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:41:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/19/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/19/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment bond prices eased Thursday as investors focused on a fresh volume of short-term debt headed to market.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:46:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/18/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/18/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices dipped Wednesday as the government unveiled a $75 billion housing stimulus program.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:35:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/17/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/17/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmChina and Japan will stop lending to the United States! The U.S. government won't be able to finance its stimulus and bailout programs!Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:18:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/13/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/13/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices slid Friday as investors assessed the Obama administration's economic rescue efforts and the volume of debt coming to market to fund the operations.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:16:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/12/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/12/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices churned Thursday as investors weighed a week of successful refunding auctions with the progress of the stimulus proposal in Congress.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:57:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/11/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/11/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmPrices for long-term Treasury bonds rose Wednesday as investors remained wary about the prospects for an economic recovery despite a breakthrough in the debate over the government's $789 billion stimulus plan.Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:15:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/10/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/10/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices jumped Tuesday as investors looked past the massive rescue packages being pushed around Washington to the staggering economy commanding them.Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:41:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices drooped Monday at the start of a week of large new debt sales, and as investors wait for further clarity on the economic stimulus plan.Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:03:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmThe government bond market refocused on the tremendous volume of supply headed to market next week after a worse-than-expected jobs report sparked stimulus optimism.Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:49:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/05/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/05/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices rose Thursday ahead of the monthly government employment report and after some dour economic reports were released.Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:04:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/04/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/04/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices edged lower Wednesday as investors shrugged off the announcement of a record quarterly refunding of longer-term debt.Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:03:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/03/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/03/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmThe Treasury market wasn't able to turn its attention away from the avalanche of supply clogging up the pipelines.Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:32:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/02/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/02/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment bond prices edged higher Monday as jittery investors continued digesting dour economic data and prepared for more bad news, but also weighed a constant flood of supply headed to market.Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:15:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/30/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/30/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices rose Friday after a report showed the nation's economy shrunk in the fourth quarter and economists debated how to rescue the banking system.Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:37:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/30/markets/commercial_paper/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/30/markets/commercial_paper/index.htmBusinesses largely moved out of a Federal Reserve lending program this week, signaling a shift in how companies are choosing to borrow money.Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:41:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/29/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/29/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices fell Thursday as the government continues to auction record amounts of debt and as investors consider whether or not the Fed will eventually buy longer dated securities.Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:46:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/28/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/28/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices extended declines Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it is prepared to buy long term Treasurys but did not offer the specific details that many investors were looking for.Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:42:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/27/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/27/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasurys rallied Tuesday after a record 2-year note auction attracted more bidders than available notes.Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:41:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/26/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/26/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices fell Monday as the market weighed a record amount of supply in the pipelines against a fresh wave of layoffs.Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:29:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/23/markets/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/23/markets/credit/index.htmCredit markets remain under pressure as the weak economy and ongoing turmoil in the banking sector continue to take a toll on lending confidence.Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:36:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/22/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/22/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices were mostly lower Thursday as investors balanced concerns over the recession against a record supply of debt headed to market to fund stimulus programs.Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:33:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/21/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/21/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices continued to decline Wednesday as the market prepared for unprecedented levels of new issues.Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:42:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/19/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/19/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmBorrowing was slightly less expensive Monday after Britain unveiled a new bank rescue plan aimed at increasing the availability of credit and boosting bank lending.Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:28:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/15/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/15/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices traded in a tight range Thursday as investors weighed a slew of mixed economic data, turmoil in the banking sector and a growing supply of government debt coming to market.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:37:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/13/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/13/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices moved in a narrow range Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that there may have to be more bailouts of faltering financial institutions in the coming months.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:43:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices rose Friday after the Labor Department released a dismal December unemployment report.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:41:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/07/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/07/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices fell Wednesday - after a record $30 billion auction of 3-year notes - amid speculation that the new president will increase debt sales.Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:18:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/06/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices churned Tuesday as investors weighed a tremendous amount of new debt coming to market with continued concerns about an economy mired in recession.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:43:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/02/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/01/02/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmTreasurys started 2009 on a down note Friday in the first trading day of the new year.Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:32:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/31/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/31/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmIf the story of 2008 was the government's unprecedented multi-trillion dollar bailouts of the financial sector, then the credit market was the story behind the story.Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:48:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/30/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/30/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmTreasurys were little changed Tuesday, even after more dour reports on housing and consumer confidence.Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:13:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/29/markets/bondcenter/credit_markets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/29/markets/bondcenter/credit_markets/index.htmTreasurys rose Monday as investors continued to seek out the safety of government-backed bonds in the last few trading days of the year.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:19:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/24/markets/bondcenter/credit_markets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/24/markets/bondcenter/credit_markets/index.htmAfter an unusual three-day slide, Treasurys bounced back Wednesday, resuming their nearly uninterrupted upward trend that has persisted since mid-September.Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:13:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/23/news/economy/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/23/news/economy/credit_market/index.htmGovernment bonds continued a three-day slide Tuesday, after the Treasury Department auctioned off another $28 billion in debt.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:47:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/19/magazines/fortune/investing/money_market.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/19/magazines/fortune/investing/money_market.fortune/index.htmWhen the Federal Reserve lowered its interest rate yet again last week, the future grew a little bleaker for Treasury-only money market funds, which account for one-fifth of the $3.7 trillion invested in money market funds.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:29:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/22/news/economy/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/22/news/economy/credit_market/index.htmGovernment bonds fell Monday for the second straight session after the Treasury Department auctioned off $92 billion in debt.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:37:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/18/markets/bondcenter/credit_markets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/18/markets/bondcenter/credit_markets/index.htmPrices for U.S. Treasurys rose Thursday, pushing yields to record lows, as investors respond to aggressive new moves by the Federal Reserve.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:05:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/17/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/17/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmPrices for long-term U.S. Treasury bonds rose Wednesday, keeping yields at historic lows, as investors digested unprecedented moves by the Federal Reserve.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:43:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/16/news/economy/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/16/news/economy/credit_market/index.htmTreasurys rallied Tuesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to historic lows and said it would consider a plan to buy up droves of government bonds.Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:44:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/12/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/12/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmTreasury prices edged higher Friday, reversing course as the auto industry bailout that was rejected by the Senate late Thursday night garnered support from the White House and President-elect Barack Obama.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:20:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/11/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/11/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmGovernment debt prices were little changed Thursday as the fate of the bailout for the U.S. auto industry remained in limbo.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:49:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/10/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/10/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmAs continuing stock market volatility leaves investors searching for a safe place to put their money, many have decided government bonds are the best option - even if the bonds give back a bit less than investors put in.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:20:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/09/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmCredit markets showed small signs of improvement again Tuesday, with a short-term lending rate falling to its lowest level on record again.Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:25:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/08/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/08/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmCredit markets showed more signs of improvement Monday as one short-term bank-to-bank lending rate fell to a record low.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:38:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/05/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/05/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmCredit markets showed modest signs of improvement Friday, but even as government debt prices dipped, they remained near record highs, indicating that investors were still very fearful.Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:55:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/04/news/economy/corporate_debt/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/04/news/economy/corporate_debt/index.htmTreasury's $700 billion bailout has gotten most of the nation's attention, but some of the government's lesser-known programs are doing their part to help ease credit as well.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:15:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/04/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/04/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmBank-to-bank lending rates continued to march lower, as a trio of European central banks slashed their key interest rates, a move that markets had largely expected.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:56:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/03/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/03/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmThe credit markets showed slightly improved confidence Wednesday, as lending rates fell ahead of expected interest rate cuts by Europe's central banks.Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:42:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/02/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/02/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmThe credit market showed modest signs of improvement Tuesday as lending rates eased and investors anticipate European central banks will lower key lending rates this week, making borrowing cheaper in that region.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:39:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/01/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/01/markets/bondcenter/credit/index.htmYields on long-term U.S. Treasury debt fell further Monday - after sinking to historic lows last week - as the grim economic outlook continued to drive demand for ultra-safe government debt investments.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:04:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/26/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/26/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmBad news is good news for Treasury investors, and recently, there has been a whole lot of bad news. Mortgage rates, however, have not fallen with Treasury yields, but an $800 billion government bailout could change all of that.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:44:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/25/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/11/25/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/index.htmAs the U.S. government has injected hundreds of billions of dollars into the banking system, lending rates have finally stabilized around low levels last seen in 2004.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:22:00 EST