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Why Bond Prices and Interest Rates Move in Opposite Directions

If you've ever watched bond prices fall while interest rates rise, you've seen one of the core mechanics of the bond market.

Even If Fed Cuts Rates Again, US Economy May Not Get Much of a Boost

Rate-sensitive industries, like housing, could see a limited benefit from lower borrowing costs because home prices remain ...
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Interest Rates Are Going Up: Here's What To Ask Your Financial Advisor Now

Interest rates and bond prices are also negatively correlated. Shorter-term bond prices are less sensitive to interest rate increases than long-term 30-year treasury bonds, so ...
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The Fed is lowering interest rates, is it safe to buy bonds?

Because the Fed’s decisions to change interest rates affect the pricing of bonds, bond investors closely monitor Federal Reserve interest rate moves. The Fed lowered rates in late 2024 ...

How will a rise in Japanese interest rates affect global markets?

The BoJ’s rate rise in July 2024 was followed by the equity market’s second-worst one-day crash in history — a 12 per cent ...

Bank of Canada done cutting rates at least until 2027; house prices to rebound soon: Reuters poll

The Bank of Canada will hold its overnight rate on December 10, according to all economists polled by Reuters, a majority of ...

Trump’s Potential Fed Chair Pick: How It Could Impact Interest Rates and ETFs

President Trump's recent comments regarding the Federal Reserve leadership have created uncertainty. Although Fed Chair ...

JHI: Price Looks Better Now, But Bonds May Be Risky

Explore John Hancock Investors Trust: high yields, sustainable distribution, and attractive discount. Click for this updated ...

Bond Funds vs. Individual Bonds: Which Actually Protects Your Money Better?

Bond funds and individual bonds both protect wealth differently. Here’s how to decide which fits your portfolio, according to financial advisors.