1.   Also, bank bonds typically offer higher yields than similarly rated bonds.

2.   According to Bloomberg Fair Value, the bonds appear to be priced at levels equal to other similarly rated bonds.

3.   Even with the improved ratings, Owens-Illinois had to pay investors a slightly higher yield than they could receive from similarly rated issues.

4.   George was also asked about the premium that Japanese banks have been paying, compared to similarly rated foreign banks, to raise funds overseas.

5.   Investors are eager for U.S. dollar-denominated bonds of Dresdner and other foreign issuers because they typically offer higher yields than U.S. corporate issuers with similarly rated debt.

6.   Japanese banks are being charged more to borrow funds in Europe than similarly rated U.S. and European banks.

7.   Meanwhile, both Maine and Chesapeake, Virginia, sold similarly rated bonds at comparable yields.

8.   Still, finance company bonds will continue to offer higher yields than similarly rated industrial firms, fund managers said.

9.   The bonds appeared to have been priced near the yields of similarly rated Florida general obligation bonds.

10.   The company is expected to offer relatively high yields compared with similarly rated industrial bonds to entice investors.