Retirees need access to steady income. The Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF fits the bill nicely.

fool.com - 2026-06-30 13:36:00

Bond ETF inflows are running 60% ahead of last year's level, which was itself a record pace, a rise that a BlackRock executive described as "shocking" to CNBC. Elevated stock market volatility, a new Fed chair, and ongoing inflation fears are all part of the picture as investors in the market hunt for maximum "real yield.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-25 13:17:04

The U.S. Federal Reserve is becoming tougher for Wall Street to forecast, with dramatically different views ​on where monetary policy is headed.

reuters.com - 2026-06-25 06:07:50

Lindsay Rosner, who runs multi-sector fixed income at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, went on CNBC this morning to translate

247wallst.com - 2026-06-24 13:20:39

The early 1970s made for interesting times. Political turbulence amid the Vietnam War, cultural rebellion, and escapist entertainment were rampant.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-23 08:28:36

On CNBC last week, Kate Rooney walked viewers through a number that should reframe how tech investors think about their portfolios.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-22 15:05:37

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:01 - US-Iran Latest 00:01:15 - Brent Crude, Oil Prices 00:02:02 - Bond Yields 00:02:38 - Keir Starmer, UK Gilts Pressure -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

youtube.com - 2026-06-22 03:38:11

Asian markets began the week with a rare pocket of calm. Investors who had spent days watching the Strait of Hormuz, oil screens and central-bank signals found enough comfort in fresh US-Iran diplomacy to buy risk again, even if the relief looked fragile.

invezz.com - 2026-06-22 00:54:05

The odds of rate hikes are rising as inflation stays hot. Traditional bond ETFs will struggle, but inflation-protected bond ETFs could thrive.

fool.com - 2026-06-19 15:36:37

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:05 - Dollar Rally Builds, Hawkish Fed Meeting 00:01:48 - Metals Decline 00:02:44 - Burnham Wins UK By-Election -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

youtube.com - 2026-06-19 03:47:28

There is an old rule in lending that a name on the door is worth less than a claim on the cash. Bond investors who spent two years buying data-centre debt on the strength of the tenant rather than the structure are now relearning it.

forbes.com - 2026-06-18 19:35:04

The Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BLV) is the kind of fund retirees gravitate toward: a long-duration, investment-grade bond index ETF that has paid a monthly distribution for 230 consecutive months since May 2007.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-18 13:04:13

I think the decoupling of US and international rates is driven by secular, superior US productivity, raising the neutral rate and limiting the appeal of foreign bonds for USD-based investors. In the past, two disruptive events (COVID and the Iran war) have "hidden" the Fed's decoupling from other Central Banks. The decoupling is now back, barring AI job market disruptions. Europe and Japan face demographic and productivity stagnation, likely leading again or near-zero rates, but hedging costs erode potential gains for US holders of BNDX.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-18 07:35:19

The $30 Treasury market is taking a wait-and-see approach to the U.S.-Iran peace framework deal and to Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Federal Reserve chair.

marketwatch.com - 2026-06-15 15:41:00

Treasury yields spiked in May over expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in 2026. The 30-year Treasury bond yield surged to 5.18% last month, the highest payout since July 2007.

fool.com - 2026-06-15 05:12:00

Bond markets are resetting ahead of key data, Treasury auctions, and a crucial Fed meeting.

barrons.com - 2026-06-09 07:34:00

Interest rates remain one of the primary concerns for investors as Kevin Warsh has officially assumed leadership at the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). While we believe the possibility of a rate cut has diminished considerably, we are not yet expecting additional rate hikes.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-08 12:43:15

The artificial intelligence boom has spent three years as a stock market story. This year it became a bond market problem.

forbes.com - 2026-06-06 11:30:17

JGBs edged higher in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.

wsj.com - 2026-06-04 20:14:00

The Bank of Japan should provide a clear roadmap for policy normalisation following an anticipated interest rate increase in June to help stabilise the government bond market, according to Arihiro Nagata, global markets chief at Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Speaking to Reuters, Nagata said he expects the BOJ to raise interest rates at its June 15-16 policy meeting and stressed that the central bank's communication regarding future policy moves will be closely watched by financial markets.

invezz.com - 2026-06-02 02:45:11

The price data already shows the pressure building. WTI crude closed at $112.25 per barrel on May 18, 2026, up 30.7% over the prior month and sitting at the 98.4th percentile of its 12-month range.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-31 12:35:58

@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin breaks down the state of treasury yields and the U.S.-Iran War's impact on them. He says for the most part, stagflation doesn't appear to a huge issue for the economy even though all eyes are on the inflationary front given the rising cost of oil and gas.

youtube.com - 2026-05-29 12:00:03

A carousel of leaders has taken its toll, driving up borrowing costs and dragging down investment.

barrons.com - 2026-05-29 01:00:00

For decades, the playbook for high-income investors was almost reflexive: put municipal bonds in your taxable account, put Treasuries and corporates in your IRA.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-28 04:48:55

CPI Inflation recently accelerated to a three-year high due to elevated energy prices tied to the U.S-Iran conflict. Treasury bond yields have risen sharply due to expectations that the Federal Reserve will pivot to interest rate hikes.

fool.com - 2026-05-26 04:48:00

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve Chairman this week, and the most striking thing about his arrival is how little Wall Street seems to care.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-25 16:50:31

Joumanna Bercetche, Tom Mackenzie and Ven Ram break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:03 - Potential Iran Deal, JGBs 00:01:17 - Bond Market Selloff 00:01:54 - USD-Japanese Yen -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

youtube.com - 2026-05-25 03:15:34

President Donald Trump's room to wage war while maneuvering on economic policy is being tested by a force largely beyond his control: the bond market.

reuters.com - 2026-05-24 09:07:43

The usual advice is to hold only 60% of your assets in stock. If you're wealthy, a 90/10 split is far better.

wsj.com - 2026-05-21 17:10:00

For most of the past two years, investors have focused on the stock market's resilience.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-20 12:07:27

Corporate America is tapping the convertible bond market at a record pace as companies linked to artificial intelligence drive a surge in demand for debt that often ​draws extra investor interest in hot markets because it can convert into equity.

reuters.com - 2026-05-20 06:03:37

Fixed income continues to sell off across Europe which focuses investors' minds on UK April inflation. Crude prices slip on news that several tankers were able to exit the Strait of Hormuz.

youtube.com - 2026-05-20 03:51:05

The 10-year Treasury yield is now close to 4.7%, threatening higher borrowing costs.

wsj.com - 2026-05-19 20:00:00

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:01 - Japanese Bonds, US Treasuries 00:01:30 - Stock Performance if Yields Increase 00:02:40 - Buy the Dip in Semiconductor Stocks?

youtube.com - 2026-05-19 03:30:32

The amount of inflation priced into 10-year Treasury yields is a little hard to square with what the market is saying about price rises in the near term. Either inflation is going to be high for a long time, and this is something that has changed in the past week or two, or 10-year yields have gone a little too far.

youtube.com - 2026-05-18 11:57:18

Bonds are buckling around the world, propelling borrowing costs to multi-year highs. Ruth Carson explains why.

youtube.com - 2026-05-18 09:03:29

Asian markets fell sharply on Monday after drone strikes in the Gulf reportedly triggered a fire at a nuclear power facility in the UAE, lifting oil prices and reigniting fears over inflation, tighter monetary policy and slower global growth. The renewed geopolitical tensions pushed investors away from equities and into defensive positions, while global bond yields climbed to multi-month highs amid concerns that elevated energy prices could delay central bank easing and even revive the prospect of further interest rate hikes.

invezz.com - 2026-05-18 00:29:12

A new concentration risk is building inside the corporate bond market, and it mirrors what investors are already experiencing with the Magnificent Seven in the S&P 500 index.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-17 20:17:33

Longer-dated Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels since May 2025 ​on Friday, as a spike in oil prices ​stoked fears that ongoing energy disruptions in the Middle ⁠East could further fuel inflation — which data this week ​showed had already surged in April.

reuters.com - 2026-05-15 08:47:25

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:01 - Bond Market Selloffs, Inflation Concerns 00:01:44 - Buy the Dip?

youtube.com - 2026-05-14 03:22:14

Every investor eventually faces the same question: when does the certainty of a bond beat the upside of a stock?

247wallst.com - 2026-05-13 18:30:10

Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign stocks in April for the first time in four months, as concerns over rising energy costs linked to the Iran war and broader inflation risks weighed on sentiment toward overseas equities. Data released by Japan's Ministry of Finance on Wednesday showed that investors sold a net 636.4 billion yen ($4.04 billion) worth of foreign stocks during the month.

invezz.com - 2026-05-13 04:40:00

The prolonged conflict in the Middle East is beginning to weigh heavily on global markets, affecting currencies, fuel prices, airlines, and bond markets as investors assess the broader economic implications. From sharp declines in Asian currencies to the collapse of a low-cost US airline, the economic effects of the conflict are spreading across regions and sectors.

invezz.com - 2026-05-12 03:37:04

Key Takeaways The April FOMC meeting's four dissents and resistance to maintaining an easing bias signal a higher bar for rate cuts under incoming Chair Warsh, suggesting investors may favor Treasury floating-rate strategies to navigate a prolonged “higher-for-longer” environment.

etftrends.com - 2026-05-10 10:12:20

It's not just inflation concerns that have been pushing U.K. yields to multi-decade highs

marketwatch.com - 2026-05-06 04:25:00

The FTSE 100 Index retreated for four consecutive days as UK government bond yields surged and after HSBC published a weak financial report. It dropped to £10,225 on Tuesday, down sharply from the year-to-date high of £10,935.

invezz.com - 2026-05-05 09:50:37

Your retirement check is about to get squeezed by a Fed civil war you did not vote for.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-03 10:49:26

JGBs fell in early Tokyo trade, tracking overnight price declines in U.S.

wsj.com - 2026-04-29 21:14:00

With the Justice Department dropping its investigation into the Fed's building renovation, political uncertainty around the succession has faded, paving the way for Kevin Warsh's nomination as the next Fed chair. Warsh's recent remarks lay out how he views monetary policy and the implications for the bond market during his tenure.

etftrends.com - 2026-04-29 11:45:08

Investors may be better off looking outside the world's core bond markets right now, Brij Khurana writes in a guest commentary.

barrons.com - 2026-04-27 10:57:00