Ominous bond trades point to much higher rates
The put bets would be a bet on a yield spike since bond prices (value of the TLT fund) move inversely to rates.
Kospi slides as Gulf strikes rattle oil, bonds and Asian markets
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.
AI Debt Now 15% of Corporate Bond Market, Creating New Concentration Risk
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.
30-year Treasury yield tops 5.1%, highest in nearly a year
Treasuries spiked on Friday as inflation signals continue to muddy interest rate expectations under the new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh.
Navigate Fixed Income with PIMCO's Active ETF Trio
Higher-for-longer interest rates and a new Federal Reserve chair confirmation are only adding to the market uncertainty in fixed income. With that, active management has almost become a necessity when navigating current and future credit cycles.
Japan sells foreign stocks in April amid inflation worries
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.
Why Friday may see another spike in bond-market anxiety
It's not just inflation concerns that have been pushing U.K. yields to multi-decade highs
Betting on long Treasury bonds when yields near 5% has been a slam-dunk trade over the past few years. Is this time different?
The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond has been brushing up against the 5% threshold over the past week, as rising inflation expectations and real interest rates have been a one-two punch for the global bond market.
Fixed Income Looks Attractive Again
SUMMARY “Yield Matters” but investors cannot ignore real yields. Real yields are attractive near 2% despite rising inflation, in our opinion.
The “Two Popes” Fed: Why the Warsh-Powell Drama Could Burn Your Retirement Nest Egg
Your retirement check is about to get squeezed by a Fed civil war you did not vote for.
JGBs Fall, Tracking Declines in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs fell in early Tokyo trade, tracking overnight price declines in U.S.
Paving the Way for a Warsh Fed
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.
