Chart Analysis : The weekly chart of the ten-year T-Note yield ( TNX) shows the high in yield at over 5% in early July 2007.

FORBES: Keep Your Eye on Treasury Rates

To do a quick and dirty analysis of the expected return for junk bonds, all you need to do is look at the yield and subtract the default rate ( read why here).

FORBES: Connect

Chart Analysis : The iShares MSCI France Index ( EWQ) has 50% in its Top Ten holdings, a yield of 3.2%, and an expense ratio of 0.52%.

FORBES: Overseas Markets Leading the Charge