P2P Lending, Bonds and Finance News
The United States government is getting ready to "flood the bond market" soon, reports Reuters. Allegedly, the policymakers are getting ready to use short-term bills that will help bulk up its funds after running out a bit due to the White House and … [Read more...]
While bond yields are declining and bonds are trading at sub-zero levels globally, corporate bonds still make investors happy. Narrow spreads in corporate bonds are driving more investor confidence to the market. Balancing the scales On the one … [Read more...]
Negative-yield debt is making a strong comeback in the economy as rising trade tension with China and issues at the Gulf hold investor sentiment hostage. Data shows worrying trends New Barclay’s data shows that bonds trading at sub-zero levels … [Read more...]
There is always a certain amount of risk when it comes to investment in the market. There are a lot of ways through which one can put their money in investment schemes, but the most common ways are through bonds and forex trading. Though both the … [Read more...]
When the Fed (Federal Reserve) raises interest rates, it often means that the economy is doing well. While this is an overall positive thing, it means interest rates on other things, such as your credit cards, may also increase. This can also affect … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
