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The artificial intelligence boom has spent three years as a stock market story. This year it became a bond market problem.
JGBs edged higher in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.
The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF and other ETFs like it may not look like screaming buys today, but fixed-income investors should look beneath the surface.
Asian equities fell on Thursday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed investors back towards safer assets, even as oil prices eased after Israel and Lebanon moved to implement a ceasefire. MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index dropped 1.5%, while S&P 500 e-mini futures slipped 0.5%.
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.
Walk into almost any conversation about fund investing and you will hear the same shorthand: ETFs are cheaper than mutual funds.
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.
@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.
A carousel of leaders has taken its toll, driving up borrowing costs and dragging down investment.
Gold drops as rates rise on Thursday, as we continue to see higher yields work against the value of gold. At this point, we are seeing a lot of overhead pressures, but still have a longer-term bullish run possible.
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.
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.
Treasurys rose in price terms in Asia on Tuesday morning following a U.S. holiday on Monday.
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.
Here is what the U.S. Treasury curve looks like right now: 1-year: 3.8% 2-year: 4.1% 3-year: 4.2% 5-year: 4.3% 7-year: 4.5% 10-year: 4.7% The Treasury does not issue four, six, or eight-year notes directly, so those rungs are filled with secondary-market paper or by interpolating along the curve.
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?
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.
Reid L'anson breaks down how the war in Iran is impacting the energy market. He says coming into the year thinking we'd be short on oil helped coming into geopolitical conflict, but every day the Strait of Hormuz stays closed we lose profit.
The usual advice is to hold only 60% of your assets in stock. If you're wealthy, a 90/10 split is far better.
While investors remain fixated on AI stocks and Bitcoin ETFs, fixed-income funds are quietly emerging as one of the biggest winners of 2026.
For most of the past two years, investors have focused on the stock market's resilience.
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.
The 10-year Treasury yield is now close to 4.7%, threatening higher borrowing costs.
Income-focused investors are in a real dilemma as government bond yields surge amid the rising inflation rate in the United States. Do they invest in the blue-chip Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) or invest in the higher-yielding JPMorgan Premium Income ETF (JEPI).
VictoryShares Core Intermediate Bond ETF targets income and stability through investment-grade bonds and a disciplined portfolio approach.
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?
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.
Bonds are buckling around the world, propelling borrowing costs to multi-year highs. Ruth Carson explains why.
The put bets would be a bet on a yield spike since bond prices (value of the TLT fund) move inversely to rates.
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.
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.
Bitcoin's ( CRYPTO: BTC ) latest rally attempt is running into an unexpected wall; the U.S.
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.
Treasuries spiked on Friday as inflation signals continue to muddy interest rate expectations under the new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh.
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.
Back-to-back inflation reports out of the US along with heightened energy prices and mounting political uncertainty have seen investors flee global bond markets as benchmark interest rates to the highest levels in nearly a year. The Opening Trade spoke with leading market voices and economists for their analysis.
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?
Every investor eventually faces the same question: when does the certainty of a bond beat the upside of a stock?
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.
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.
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.
It's not just inflation concerns that have been pushing U.K. yields to multi-decade highs
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.
SUMMARY “Yield Matters” but investors cannot ignore real yields. Real yields are attractive near 2% despite rising inflation, in our opinion.
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.
A 67-year-old with a $1.2 million nest egg sits across from an insurance agent who pitches a clean trade: hand over $300,000 today, collect $1,900 a month for the rest of his life, no matter what the market does. The math sounds generous because rates are higher than they have been in years. The cost... A $300,000 Annuity Guarantees $1,900 a Month for Life, but Here Is What Retirees Are Giving Up
Your retirement check is about to get squeezed by a Fed civil war you did not vote for.
Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (VTC) offers diversified, low-cost access to the U.S. investment-grade corporate bond market.
JGBs fell in early Tokyo trade, tracking overnight price declines in U.S.
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.
Investors may be better off looking outside the world's core bond markets right now, Brij Khurana writes in a guest commentary.
Comerica Bank increased its holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 52.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,570,509 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 885,705 shares during the period. iShares Core
Calamos Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 11.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 165,018 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 17,035 shares
Volatility spiked in late March when the VIX reached 31.05 on March 27, 2026, before easing back to roughly 19.50, a level near the upper end of its typical range.
Caliber Wealth Management LLC KS grew its stake in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 2.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 270,295 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 5,192 shares during the
Chaney Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 3.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 575,381 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 18,054 shares during the quarter. iShares
Earned Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 21.6% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 341,253 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 60,712 shares during
U.S. equities surged to record highs as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz drove a risk-on rally, pushing oil sharply lower. Markets rapidly repriced the risk of a prolonged oil shock after the Strait of Hormuz reopened, easing fears of a major energy disruption that could have derailed global growth. Cooler-than-expected PPI data and a solid start to earnings season supported equities, though renewed threats to shipping traffic over the weekend underscored that progress toward de-escalation remains fragile.
Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 55.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 223,933 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 79,448 shares during
BCS Wealth Management increased its position in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGG) by 125.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 246,808 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 137,238 shares during the period.
