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Short-Term Corporate Bonds Help Mitigate the Risk
A short-term corporate bond offers investors with a lower risk profile to invest in fixed income securities with intermediate or short-term maturities.
Why Richard Bernstein Sees Risk in ‘Safe’ Investments
Richard Bernstein believes that investors’ flocking to fixed-income products and shunning equities has increased their risk.
FOMC: Why Did George, Mester, and Rosengren Dissent?
The September 2016 FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting was characterized by three dissents to the status quo on the federal funds rate.
Why the Spike in Demand for Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds?
The demand for US investment-grade corporate bonds was driven by higher yields generated by bonds in the midst of low interest rates.
Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds’ Issuance Rose Last Week
Apple, Verizon Communications, Citigroup, and Royal Bank of Canada were among the large issuers of investment-grade bonds in the week to July 29.
High-Grade Bond Yields Fell, Spreads Rose at the End of July
According to the BofA Merrill Lynch US Corporate Master Effective Yield, high-grade bond yields have risen since the beginning of 2016.
High-Grade Bond Yields Rose as Spreads Touched Their Lowest Level
Last week, high-grade bond yields rose after upbeat US inflation and retail sales data raised the possibility of a rate hike by the year’s end.
High-Grade Bond Yields Fell Due to Volatility in Global Markets
Last week, high-grade bond yields fell due to growing panic and concern about global economic growth as the UK decided to leave the European Union.
Investment-Grade Corporate Bond Issuance Rose Last Week
Investment-grade corporate bonds worth $31.7 billion were issued in the primary market in the week to July 1, 2016.
Why Did Investment-Grade Bond Yields Fall Last Week?
Movement in investment-grade bond yields was driven by aftershocks following the Brexit vote. Last week, investment-grade bond yields fell.
Investment-Grade Bond Yields Fell Due to Brexit
Last week, the movement in investment-grade bond yields was driven by Brexit. Investment-grade bond yields fell for the week ending June 24.
Why Investment-Grade Bond Yields Rose Slightly Last Week
Investment-grade bond yields rose marginally for the week ending June 17. Corporate bond yields, as measured by the BofA Merrill Lynch US Corporate Master Effective Yield, rose 1 basis point on June 17 to end at 2.99%.
Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds’ Issuance Fell Last Week
Investment-grade corporate bonds worth $28.8 billion were issued in the primary market in the week to May 27, 2016.
Investment-Grade Corporate Bond Issuance Reaches 10-Week High
Investment-grade corporate bonds worth $51.4 billion were issued in the primary market in the week ending May 20, 2016.
Investment-Grade Corporate Bond Issuance Rose Last Week
Investment-grade corporate bonds worth $50.7 billion were issued in the primary market in the week to May 13, 2016—the highest since March 11.
Did Investment-Grade Corporate Bond Issuance Rebound Last Week?
Investment-grade corporate bonds worth $27.0 billion were issued in the primary market in the week ending April 29, 2016.
Fear or Greed: What’s Driving Fixed Income Right Now?
Yield spreads are the difference between the yields of two fixed income securities. They can have the same or different credit quality.
FOMC Meeting Minutes: What Does It Mean for Your Investments?
Most members of the FOMC want to move cautiously in regards to rate hikes. They expect the factors that are holding down growth to only give way slowly.
Financials Why yields on investment-grade corporate bonds continued to fall
Monetary policy has also continued to remain accommodative, which has kept yields low.
Financials Issuers like Wells Fargo and Verizon take advantage of low yields
Major deals included debt issues by Wells Fargo (WFC), Baidu, AT&T, and Verizon (VZ).
Tech & Comm Services Protect your returns by studying the key risks in bond investing
Since long-term bonds offer investors a longer and more certain income stream, the longer the maturity of the portfolio and the benchmark, the lower the income risk.