Solid third quarter followed a strong first half
Yield curve will likely remain inverted to flat through the first half of 2007
Investors willing to diversify into emerging markets
Municipal and corporate issuance to drop modestly
Low interest rates support fifth-consecutive annual decline
Junk spectrum show signs of polarizing
Trading volumes up over last year
China Government Depository Trust & Clearing Co., Ltd, ASIFMA and SIFMA sign agreement
Corporate, higher credit quality mortgage volumes increase
Adds nearly 6,000 bonds to current inventory of NYSE traded issues