Bold bet: Local-currency bonds

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Emerging-market bonds in local currency compensate investors with higher yields than those of Dollar amounts. The government securities issue in local currency are improving emerging-market economies as better economic policies decrease deficits and add surfeit leading to higher credit ratings.

Government expenditures, South Africa, Poland, Brazil, Industry Overview, International aspects, Economic policy

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Putnam tries to put its house in order

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Putnam Investments Inc. of the United States is getting back on track after a securities trading scandal and poor performance. Richard Monaghan the head of sales at the mutual funds industry giant says " In a way, it's a $200 billion start-up company."

United States, Management dynamics, Public affairs, Management investment, open-end, Management, Public relations, Mutual fund industry, Company Profile, Company business management, Company public relations, Putnam Investments Inc.

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Emerging-Nation debt has made investors happy

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While stocks from emerging nations are traditionally very volatile, funds are enjoying profits by investing in government bonds. During the last year, investors have enjoyed returns of 21.1 percent.

Foreign investments, Economic aspects

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