The year 2023 has thrown investors a curveball: unexpected inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes have rewritten the rules of the bond market. While many fixed-income investments have delivered strong returns, it's been the higher-risk sectors that have truly shined. What happened? Global economic strength...

Before the market opens on Friday, Treasury yields are taking a dip, likely influenced by anticipation for July's job report and June's factory and durable goods orders. The yield on the 10-year note is down by four basis points, settling at 3.94%. The 30-year...

India's bond market is experiencing a surge in activity. This surge was triggered by the inclusion of Indian debt in the JPMorgan Emerging Market index last month, which has led many traders to anticipate higher returns as interest rates are poised to decrease. Long-Term...

Inflation is on the decline, interest rates are on the rise, and bonds are back in the investment spotlight. After years of low yields, bonds have regained their appeal as a solid investment, and we believe this trend will continue in the future. What...

For someone new to the world of finance, investing in bonds might seem as straightforward as picking the bond with the highest yield and holding onto it until it matures. While this approach works for simple investments like certificates of deposit (CDs) at...

Performance bonds are like financial safety nets, ensuring that projects get done right. They protect parties involved in contracts from potential losses due to a contractor's failure to fulfill their obligations. Imagine you're building a dream home and the contractor goes bankrupt mid-construction. A...