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August 28, 2008 2:06:57 AM EDT
US Government Benchmarks
| Issue/Issuer | Coupon | Maturity Date | Latest Discount Yield/Price | Yield |
| 4 Week Treasury Bill | 0.000 | 25 Sep 2008 | 1.560 | 1.588 |
| 13 Week Treasury Bill | 0.000 | 28 Nov 2008 | 1.650 | 1.614 |
| 26 Week Treasury Bill | 0.000 | 26 Feb 2009 | 1.880 | 1.903 |
| 2 Year Treasury Note | 0.000 | 27 Aug 2009 | 97.897 | 2.127 |
| 5 Year Treasury Note | 2.750 | 31 Jul 2010 | 100.852 | 2.299 |
| 10 Year Treasury Note | 3.375 | 31 Jul 2013 | 101.570 | 3.031 |
| 30 Year Treasury Bond | 4.000 | 15 Aug 2018 | 101.859 | 3.772 |
Short Term Rates
| Key Rates | Date | Average / Bid / Offer Rate |
| Prime Rate | 27 Aug 2008 | 5 |
| Federal Funds Effective Rate | 26 Aug 2008 | 1.88 |
| Discount Rate - NY Federal Reserve | 27 Aug 2008 | 2.25 |
| 1 Month LIBOR | 27 Aug 2008 | 2.47 |
| 3 Month LIBOR | 27 Aug 2008 | 2.81 |
Bond & Rates News
Thursday August 28, 2008
- Interim Report
02:02:00 EDT - Mitsubishi cos enter into Turkish auto lease business
01:37:00 EDT - MITSUBISHI UFJ TO ENTER TURKEY'S AUTO LEASE MARKET
00:00:00 EDT
Wednesday August 27, 2008
- AUSTRALIA'S VILLAGE ROADSHOW POSTS 470PCT RISE IN NET PROFIT
23:56:00 EDT - MBIA To Reinsure $184 Billion Public Finance Bond Portfolio
23:55:00 EDT - Google Approaches Make or Break Level, Says Market Timer Frank Kollar
23:48:00 EDT - STOCKS - SRI LANKA STOCKS FIRMER - AUG 27, 2008
22:26:00 EDT - TurboSonic Wins US$2.3 Million European Order
17:29:00 EDT
Featured Article
The drop in oil prices from a high of $147 to a low below $113 per barrel has given rise to talk of demand destruction undercutting values. Undoubtedly, the high prices have provided a strong headwind to usage in many areas. However there are a variety of factors to consider when trying to determine how far demand will be cut back on a global basis. These considerations include: Read the full article.