AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth

Market gauges of inflation-adjusted borrowing costs have shot to their highest in more than a decade across major economies as AI companies and governments ramp up bond sales, raising ​risks for stock markets and the world economy.

Reuters • Aug 14, 2026

Quick Look At Fixed-Income Market Conditions And Trends

Quick Look At Fixed-Income Market Conditions And Trends

Seeking Alpha • Jul 25, 2026

4 Floating-Rate ETFs That Should Top Your List

Fixed income investors continue to grapple with an uncertain macro environment, dominated by higher-for-longer interest rates and a new-look U.S. Federal Reserve, in which rate hikes may be forthcoming. Rather than make a directional bet on interest rates to combat duration risk, consider floating-rate ETFs, a compelling option.

ETF Trends • Jul 9, 2026

Treasury Yields Climb as Middle East Tensions Escalate: ETFs to Gain

Treasury yields surge as U.S.-Iran tensions lift oil prices. These ETFs could help investors navigate a rising-rate environment.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 9, 2026

Iran Conflict Reorders The Bond Market's Hierarchy Of Havens

The Iran war has scrambled the old map of safety, leaving bond investors rethinking which havens still deserve the name. Perhaps the most surprising trend since the conflict began: bank loans have outperformed the rest of the field by a wide margin, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (July 8).

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

Building Resilient Portfolios: ETF Approaches to Potential Rate Hikes

While the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the latest meeting, investors increasingly speculate that rate hikes are on the table in 2026.

ETF Trends • Jul 1, 2026

BKLN: Tight Credit Premium Combined With High Expense Decreases The Allocation Appeal

Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) doesn't appear compelling enough due to high expenses and compressed credit spreads. BKLN's ~0.65% expense ratio persistently drags performance, especially for a passive, index-tracking vehicle. Current credit spreads for BKLN's predominantly single-B and BB-rated holdings are fairly compressed, offering insufficient premium for the risk.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

With Inflation Surging, Is a Bond ETF the Best Investment Right Now? Here's What History Suggests.

The odds of rate hikes are rising as inflation stays hot. Traditional bond ETFs will struggle, but inflation-protected bond ETFs could thrive.

The Motley Fool • Jun 19, 2026

New Fed Rate Outlook Bodes Well for Senior Loans

Given the escalating geopolitical uncertainty and the threat of inflation, many advisors and investors have been keeping a close eye on the Federal Reserve. The latest meeting, which concluded on Wednesday, June 17, was especially interesting, given that it was Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chairman of the Fed.

ETF Trends • Jun 18, 2026

Floating Rate Loans Sounded Safe Until The Fed Started Cutting Rates

The Invesco Senior Loan ETF (NYSEARCA:BKLN) sits at $20.51 with $7.1 billion in net assets, and income investors hold BKLN for one reason: a monthly distribution sourced from floating-rate loans to leveraged borrowers.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 18, 2026