Bond yields are higher than they’ve been in recent years, and prices have fallen considerably. These government-backed bonds are issued by the U.S. Treasury are relatively risk-free. Why isn’t anyone talking about bonds? Bonds are a mystery compared … [Read more...]
Transferrable Skills Forex Traders Can Apply to the Bond Market
When it comes to forex trading (and investing in global markets in general), it’s fair to say that a whole host of skills and qualities are required to become successful. Those who invest in different markets will be aware that they often require … [Read more...]
Have EU regulations on CFDs changed the way we invest in bonds?
For staunch Brexiteers, one of the main motivational factors behind Brexit is the belief that the UK will be able to seize control of its destiny. This has been undermined by talk of a transitional period beyond March 2019, which will keep the UK … [Read more...]
How Blockchain Can Transform the Bond Market
Blockchain, the technology driving cryptocurrency Bitcoin, is revolutionizing the entire finance and investment sector—the bond market is no different. Let’s take a closer look at how Blockchain can, and already is, transforming the bond … [Read more...]
5 Questions and Answers for Retirees on Investing in Bonds
Bonds have traditionally always had a place in retirement portfolios because they provide a reliably steady source of income while securing the invested capital with minimal risk. However, many retirees don’t fully take advantage of the relative … [Read more...]
Examining How Big Data is Transforming Bond Markets
While Big Data’s impact on consumer sales and marketing is well publicized, the application of the same technology to bond markets isn’t as thoroughly analyzed. The impact of Big Data on stock markets is starting to be felt, but the bond market is … [Read more...]
What Will India’s Moody’s Rating Upgrade Mean for Its Bond Market?
Moody’s upgraded India’s sovereign debt rating from Baa2 to Baa3, the first upgrade in more than a decade. But what does this rating mean for its bond market now and for the future? Let’s discuss the factors that led to the rating change in the first … [Read more...]
$2 Trillion: Bond Market Conquered By iPhone Maker, Top U.S. Corps
“They are asset managers in their own right.” This is opinion of Ramaswamy Variankaval. He is the head of the corporate finance advisory division at JPMorgan. Speaking to the Financial Times (FT), Variankaval conveys that technology giants and other … [Read more...]
Weak Housing Starts and Building Permits Data Behind Cautious Tone in Bond Market
The bond market has taken on a very summer-like feel and it is not because temperatures could top 90 degrees here in the Northeast, later this week. The mixed data and the Fed's commitment to a gradual, but historically moderate, monetary policy … [Read more...]
What is the Bond Market Trying to Tell us?
For months, market pundits have asked: "What is the bond market trying to tell us?" Much of the punditry could only see calm seas and blue skies ahead. The bond market has been trying to tell investors what I have been trying to tell … [Read more...]