Review the recent performance of major U.S. stock indices under the Markets link. Find major international indices (left margin) under the Global Markets link at the top of the home page. (
cbs.marketwatch.com/news/default.asp?siteID=mktw
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Go to the Market Data link, then Rates and Bonds for current interest rates and graphics on U.S. and international government bonds and other key interest rates. (
www.bloomberg.com
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This site contains current and historical data on a variety of interest rates. Download historical economic data and interest rates at the FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) database. Link to Economic Research at the home page. Link to Publications and U.S. Financial Data (pull-down tab) for graphic presentation of monetary data and selected interest rates. (
www.stls.frb.org
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Annual returns on stock, T-Bonds, T-Bills from 1928 to present can be found at this site. (
pages.stern.nyu.edu/~adamodar/New_Home_Page/datafile/histret.html
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