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Why the Bank of England intervened in the bond market
Analysis A sudden crisis for pension funds exposed to rapidly rising bond yields meant the Bank of England had to act. Cris Sholto Heaton looks at the lessons for all investors.
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What the return of the bond vigilantes means for investors
Analysis The US Federal Reserve is dancing to the tune of the bond vigilantes, says Max King. Here’s what that means for stockmarket investors, the economy, and you.
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The bear market in bonds isn’t all bad news
Analysis The rise in bond yields and the fall in bond prices can be a good thing or bad thing. Bad for bondholders, but good for many risk-averse pensioners and pension savers. Max King explains why.
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The bond-market bloodbath isn’t over yet
News The bond-market sell-off isn’t done by along chalk – rising interest-rates could yet push yields higher.
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The bond bubble has burst – what comes next?
Analysis Investors in government debt have seen some of their biggest ever losses as the bond bubble bursts. John Stepek explains what’s going on and asks what might make prices turn back up again.
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What the collapse in the yen and surging bond yields have in common
Analysis As bond yields surge, the Japanese yen – often seen as a “safe haven” investment – is falling in value. And that’s confusing investors. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
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Yield curve fear is back
Analysis One of the most reliable recession indicators in markets is starting to flash red. Investors should beware
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Bond investors bet on interest-rate rises
News The yield on ten-year US Treasury bonds has risen above 2% for the first time since 2019 as investors bet interest rates will continue to rise.
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Nature is healing – government bond yields are turning positive again
Analysis Negative bond yields are finally coming to an end as central banks change tack. But can the markets cope? John Stepek looks at what might come next.
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