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Weekly Report: what happened at IBD last week (0415-0419)?

Fixed Income Investment Outlook Q2 2024: A Winding, Downward Path

Weekly Report: what happened at IBD last week (0408-0412)?

Fixed Income: No Time To Yield

Home Investing Strategy Fixed Income Analysis Fixed Income: No Time To Yield. Bond yields are higher today than they were 20 years ago. Investors are moving back into bonds in record numbers with 2023 global bond ETF inflows of $333 billion. Steve Laipply, Global co-head of iShares’ fixed income ETFs joins Oscar Pulido on The Bid.

Weekly Report: what happened at IBD last week (0401-0405)?

Q1 2024 Total Return Gov/Credit Review

After a sharp decline in yield during Q4 2023, Treasury yields rose during Q1 2024. We experienced significant increases in 10- and 30-year Treasuries. Spreads on investment-grade corporates and taxable munis continued to grind lower as Treasury rates rose. We will continue to take a conservative approach to credit.

Fixed-Income Outlook: Don't Miss The Forest For The Trees

Bond investors who are overly focused on individual data points may lose sight of the bigger opportunity picture. Central bank rate cuts are coming, and with them a major opportunity for bond investors. The first quarter of 2024 has been a bumpy ride for investors. More than $6 trillion in money-market funds is sitting on the sidelines.

Short-Term Vs. Long-Term Bonds: Analysis And Comparison

Short-term and long-term bonds have different characteristics, including maturities and credit risk. In most cases, long- term bonds tend to yield more than short-term. An analysis and comparison of short-Term Vs. Long-Term Bonds: Analysis And Comparison. The Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates in coming months.