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fixed income basics: Original post by Nola Moore of Demand Media At first, bonds seem straightforward: you buy a bond, the issuer pays you interest, life is peachy. After a while, however, you notice that the bond you bought for $103 is now priced at $98. This change is driven by two primary factors within the market: interest rates and uncertainty. Understanding these factors is key when deciding which bonds to buy…

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