Consumers have a hard time telling a genuine egg from a fake one. This is good news for unscrupulous entrepreneurs, who are even conducting three-day courses in the production of artificial eggs for less than S$150. A reporter with Hong Kong-based Chinese magazine East Week enrolled in one such course.
Series I bonds are sold at face value and mature after 30 years. Redemption rules are the same with Series I bonds as Series EE bonds. Series I bonds earn interest at a rate of 1.94% through Oct. 31, 2014.
In effect, youâd have entered into an agreement today to buy a 5-year bond 5 years from now. The interest rate on that future bond is something you could calculate today from the current 5-year and 10-year yields to maturity, and is known as the 5-year, 5-year forward rate.n effect, youâd have entered into an agreement today to buy a 5-year bond 5 years from now. The interest rate on that future bond is something you could calculate today from the current 5-year and 10-year yields to maturity, and is known as the 5-year, 5-year forward rate.