Some bondholders believe China won't let any borrower in the corporate-bond market default, even borrowers that aren't government-owned, because officials want to ensure the market continues to operate smoothly.

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The 30-year-plus bond bull market is reflected by this long-term chart of T-Bond yields by year-they have declined from 15.2% to 2.91%!

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The database is a good place to get basic comparative information, but it won't help you decide which emerging-market stock or bond to invest in.

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