The bond market has taken center stage in recent weeks as bond yields have surged.

The nearly $32 trillion market for U.S. government bonds, called the Treasury market, offers a clear signal of where the ...

Perpetual bonds have no maturity date, allowing them to pay interest indefinitely, making them appealing for long-term income. They come in different types, such as government and corporate bonds, ...

U.S. savings bonds are zero-coupon bonds issued by the Treasury and backed by the U.S. government, making them one of the ...

A bond yield is the return an investor receives from holding a bond, shown as a percentage of its current market price. It moves for reasons that have nothing to do with the bond itself, including ...

This week the yield on 10-year Treasuries hit levels not seen in more than 15 years, climbing above 4.6%. Why does it matter? Simply put, the yields carry massive importance in the US economy, closely ...

High-yield bonds, often referred to as “junk” or “speculative grade,” are corporate bonds that command a higher interest rate than other bonds. This higher yield is essentially compensation for the ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

With the Federal Reserve beginning a long-awaited shift to cutting rates with a decisive half-percentage-point move, changes are in store for bond investors. Investors may want to tilt their ...

A nearly 6.4% yield from a bond fund is genuinely attractive for income investors. For holders of the SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:JNK), that yield is real, but it comes with specific ...