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Should You Buy Individual Bonds?

For investors seeking a specific level of income or who have cash needs down the road, a portfolio of individual bonds can make a lot of sense.

Kiplinger · Jul 25

Ask the Tax Editor, July 24: Taxation of I Bonds

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers readers' questions about the taxation of I bonds in various situations.

Kiplinger · Jul 24

The dog who waited for Odysseus: Argos reflects the deep human-animal bonds of ancient Greece

Homer’s Odyssey, with its fabulous monsters and intense tale of human endurance, was a natural candidate for Christopher Nolan’s latest Hollywood blockbuster. But amid all the fantasy and heroic human drama, there are two far more homely scenes in the poem which remain among the epic’s most memorable. Both involve…

The Conversation · Jul 24

Global Market: Japanese investors dump overseas bonds as rising crude revives inflation fears

Japanese investors sold foreign bonds at the fastest pace in nearly three months during the week ended July 18 as surging oil prices revived inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of higher global interest rates for longer. They also turned net sellers of foreign equities, while overseas investors trimmed their exposure…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Oil shock, Treasury yield spike put Indian bonds under pressure before debt sale

Indian government bonds experienced a decline as oil prices surpassed one hundred dollars per barrel. The benchmark bond yield reached its highest level in five weeks during early trading. Rising oil prices and Treasury yields pressured overnight swap rates higher. Investors anticipate a Federal Reserve rate hike, pushing US Treasury…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Michael Burry Warns on Long Bonds: Which Treasury ETFs Are Most — and Least — Exposed?

Michael Burry has put long-duration Treasury bonds back in the spotlight, warning that a combination of AI-driven debt expansion, rising inflation volatility, elevated oil prices and mounting stress in the Treasury basis trade could keep upward pressure on long-term yields — a challenging backdrop for long-duration bond ETFs.

Benzinga · Jul 23

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Australian bonds traders are fully pricing in another Reserve Bank rate hike by the end of the year after a surprisingly strong rise in employment in June.

AAP · Jul 23

Updated: Indian bonds fall for third session as oil prices near $100 a barrel

Indian government bonds experienced a decline for the third straight session on Thursday, primarily influenced by escalating tensions in the Middle East, which pushed crude oil prices to nearly $100 a barrel. Additionally, the rise in U.S. Treasury yields dampened market sentiment. Given India's dependency on crude oil imports, this…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Oil prices scorch Indian bonds; rising Treasury yields add to pressure

Indian government bonds declined early Thursday as Middle East tensions escalated. Crude oil prices neared $100 a barrel, and U.S. Treasury yields also rose. Higher oil prices threaten to revive inflation pressures and weaken the Indian rupee. This situation could significantly impact energy-intensive industries and economies. India imports nearly ninety…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Former defence secretaries back Healey plan to use war bonds to boost defence spending

Rachel Reeves rejected joining the Global Defence Bank set up by Canadian PM Mark Carney, but her replacement John Healey is understood to be reconsidering it

The Independent UK · Jul 22