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Bond Yields Have Jumped. Treasuries Look Like Plain Old Buys.

Higher yields are wreaking havoc on the stock market because they threaten to slow spending and borrowing by both consumers and businesses. Economic growth is already weakening, as Thursday’s gross ... read more

US bond bulls lean into latest selloff despite inflation scare

A sharp selloff in U.S. bonds so far in April is prompting some investors to consider allocating more funds to the asset class to lock in higher yields ahead of interest rate cuts by the Federal ... read more

How to lock in attractive, high-income returns from low-risk bonds in an inverted yield curve, according to a portfolio manager

Some bonds do well in a falling interest rate environment. Others do better if rates rise. read more

Long-term Treasury bond ETFs under pressure as investors weigh GDP report

Exchange-traded funds that buy long-term Treasury bonds were under pressure Thursday, as investors parsed fresh data on U.S. economic growth and inflation in the first quarter. read more

Why the bond market still holds the cards as Fed walks back its pivot talk

It looks like déjà vu in the bond market. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell surprised Wall Street on Tuesday by indicating that inflation might be stuck above the central bank’s 2% yearly target, ... read more

Have I Bonds? Here's What Your Next Rate Will Be

The interest rate on I bonds changes every six months, and with the latest inflation reading now released, we can calculate what the next rate will be on existing I bonds. read more

BLW: A Reasonable Choice For Today's Bond Market, But Watch Its NAV

The BlackRock Limited Duration Income has a reasonable 9.53% yield. Click here to read more about BLW CEF and my recommendation. read more

This major bond ETF is getting ‘hammered’ as investors brace for rate-cut delays

In the bruised bond market, some investors may be tempted by higher yields as questions swirl around when — and whether — the Federal Reserve may ... read more

Duration bid builds in covered bonds as return of 15 year deals expected

No covered bond borrower has ventured beyond 12 years in the public market since the middle of 2022, when Deutsche Bank issued a 15 year Pfandbrief, according to GlobalCapital 's Primary Market ... read more

China’s Credit Yields Drop to Record Lows on Bond Bull Run

China’s local credit yields have fallen to the lowest level ever as investors load up on corporate bonds to boost returns in a financial system awash in liquidity. read more

Empower Short Duration Bond Inv (MXSDX)

Below, we share with you three short-term government bond mutual funds GUSTX, MXSDX and LALDX. Each has earned Zacks Mutual Fund #1 Rank. Below, we share with you three short-term government bond ... read more

Italian Bonds Marginally Outperform Bunds After S&P Affirms Rating, Outlook

Italian BTPs marginally outperformed Bunds in early European trade after S&P affirmed Italy’s BBB rating and stable outlook. read more