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LDI: the “doom loop” in the bond market
Briefings LDI – an investment strategy used by defined-benefit pension funds – was at the centre of last week’s panic in gilts. What exactly happened, and how was it tackled?
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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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A retail bond for income investors with a 6.5% yield
Tips This new issue from LendInvest could be attractive to income seekers willing to take some risk.
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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 junk-bond bubble bursts
News Yields in the US high-yield bond market (AKA junk bonds) have soared to more than 8% since the start of the year as prices collapse.
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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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The yield curve has inverted- what is it telling investors?
Analysis The US yield curve inverted for the first time since 2019, typically a sign that a recession is looming. Alex Rankine explains why this time may be different.
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