An autumn stock-market rally accelerated Tuesday after fresh data showed that inflation cooled more than expected,…
Tag: Government Debt/Bond Markets
Bonds vs. Bond Funds: How Higher Rates Are Changing the Calculation
The new era of higher interest rates has reignited a long-smoldering Wall Street debate: Is it…
Hackers Hit U.S. Arm of Chinese Bank
A U.S. subsidiary of China’s biggest bank was hacked this week, threatening a temporary logjam for…
In the Long Run, Investing Is All About the Economy*
Wednesday provided a perfect demonstration of the three most important issues facing markets: the economy, government…
Yield Curve Control Joins the Living Dead
Japan’s Halloween decision to nix its official bond yield cap means “yield curve control” has one…
Decoding the (Almost) 5% 10-Year Treasury Yield
Oct. 30, 2023 10:00 am ET Listen to article (1 minute) The yield on the benchmark…
‘Buy the Dip’ Investing Mantra Lives On—in the Bond Market at Least
Oct. 28, 2023 11:00 pm ET Listen to article (2 minutes) One of the hottest investments…
Stocks Tick Down After Treasury Yield Hits 5%
Investors have been waiting for the right moment to jump back in the frigid bond market.…
Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Savings Now
It’s hard to find a more confusing “safe” investment than the government bonds called TIPS, for…