Bond market’s motto for 2008: carpe diem

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Bond market’s motto for 2008: carpe diem

2008 is bringing a new philosophy to the world’s bond markets. Carpe diem — seize the day — is becoming the motto of wise issuers and banks wanting to sell debt. While the overall outlook remains firmly gloomy, market participants are increasingly confident that there are, and will be, gaps in the clouds — ups as well as downs.

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