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Bond Blog

A new month, and some more ruminations on all things fixed income.

A few questions from readers.

A happy New Year to all readers of the Bond Blog.

Central banks commence a multi-lateral easing programme.

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Bond of the Week

RBS 5.1% 2020 bond recovers, but continues to offer relative value.

Principality PIBS trade in the mid-sixties, offer over 10% running yield.

Places for People launches new ten-year index-linked issue.

United Utilties; bonds or equities? We weigh up the pro's and cons.

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The Monthly Banker

Jackson Wong takes a look at the European debt crisis.

The Fed commits to low rates going forward.

A bond-friendly environment.

Weak economic data in the major Western markets suggests low rates for some time to come.

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Model Portfolio

Year-end valuations.

Model Portfolio valution steady, but individual bond prices show movement.

Model Portfolio valuation drifts lower.

Bank bonds and non-investment grade bonds give back gains. We are overweight cash and look to make selective purchases.

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