Luxury department store's bonds saw their biggest one-day loss in more than a year Monday.

Debt sales during the first week of January were strong.

Debt sales during the first week of January were strong.

Opinion: Even if 2017 would otherwise be a good year for Treasuries, foreigners' selling of bonds makes a rally highly unlikely.

Pensions just can't rely on investment returns to pad their coffers.

Issuance so far this month totals $11.4B, the lowest level since 2008.

Issuance so far this month totals $11.4B, the lowest level since 2008.

Slump in junk-bond sales has causes beyond the uncertainty over presidential politics.