A bond is a debt instrument which allows investors to lend money to a corporate or government entity for a defined period. In exchange the investors get a fixed return of interest called a coupon ...

The yield on the 10Y Treasury Bond has been rising steadily in 2024, reaching over 4.4% last week. The rise in the 10Y yield may be similar to the situation in 2023 when yields reached 5% before ...

We have argued that nominal rates and differentials are the key driver of the dollar. Some have suggested real rates are the real driver. We test the hypothesis and offer some initial results. Real ...

Real (inflation-adjusted) yields have surged in recent weeks, raising the question of whether it’s timely to buy inflation-indexed Treasuries (a.k.a. TIPS). Maybe, but before you dive in, keep in mind ...

The highest real (inflation-adjusted) yields in 15 years for Treasuries are boosting demand, Bloomberg reported at the end of last month. The highest real (inflation-adjusted) yields in 15 years for ...

When buying a bond, yield is one of the most important factors to consider. But calculating yield can vary depending on what the investor does with their coupon payments. Will you pocket them as a ...

Real interest rates are nominal rates adjusted for inflation expectations. Inflation expectations are tricky to measure. The Federal Reserve identifies two broad metrics. There are surveys, like the ...

ECB’s Panetta: We Must Establish The Credibility Of Our Strategy By Demonstrating That Unwarranted Tightening Will Not Be Tolerated. We Should Not Hesitate To Increase The Volume Of Purchases And To ...