With the Federal Reserve beginning a long-awaited shift to cutting rates with a decisive half-percentage-point move, changes are in store for bond investors. Investors may want to tilt their ...

New bonds pay more and old bonds are worth less. This is the plain English version of what's going on in the bond market right now. Translated to finance-speak, bond yields are on the rise while ...

Bonds sound boring, but they're not. Nor are they a nice safe haven for rich and retired folks who never want to lose money. They have a role to play in your investment plan. Bonds can help you manage ...

Yields on bonds of different maturities reveal much about an economy’s prospects For centuries, governments have turned to investors to fund their activities. They mostly do this by issuing bonds.

Washington D.C. - May 2024: Front exterior view of the entrance to the Department of the Treasury building in Washington D.C. In my opinion, investors looking to maximize the income generated from ...

We explain why gilt yields are rising and what it means for the UK's finances, investors, borrowers and savers.

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When we see yields go down, we do see a direct impact on savings instruments. You don’t want to overdo the savings bucket because the yields there will tend to be pretty ephemeral; the really great ...

(Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury yield curve, a crucial barometer of how the economy is doing, has steepened on fears of mounting public debt, President Donald Trump's attempts to exert control over the ...

Municipal bonds, also called “munis,” are debt securities that entities issue to fund capital projects. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of muni bonds, their tax benefits, how to ...