Why Friday may see another spike in bond-market anxiety

It's not just inflation concerns that have been pushing U.K. yields to multi-decade highs

Market Watch • May 6, 2026

The “Two Popes” Fed: Why the Warsh-Powell Drama Could Burn Your Retirement Nest Egg

Your retirement check is about to get squeezed by a Fed civil war you did not vote for.

24/7 Wall Street • May 3, 2026

Not All Total Bond Market ETFs Are the Same. Here's What to Know.

Not understanding the difference between similarly named funds can be costly

WSJ • May 3, 2026

Paving the Way for a Warsh Fed

With the Justice Department dropping its investigation into the Fed's building renovation, political uncertainty around the succession has faded, paving the way for Kevin Warsh's nomination as the next Fed chair. Warsh's recent remarks lay out how he views monetary policy and the implications for the bond market during his tenure.

ETF Trends • Apr 29, 2026

JGBs Fall, Tracking Declines in U.S. Treasurys

JGBs fall in early Tokyo trade, tracking overnight price declines in U.S. Treasurys. Both JGBs and Treasurys tend to move in tandem. JGB prices could also be weighed by concerns over higher domestic inflation stemming from rising oil prices amid ongoing Middle East conflict. “The situation in the Middle East is adding to a high level of uncertainty,” InTouch Capital Markets' analysts team says in commentary.

WSJ • Apr 30, 2026

The Iran War Is Changing the Bond Playbook

Investors may be better off looking outside the world's core bond markets right now, Brij Khurana writes in a guest commentary.

Barrons • Apr 27, 2026

VWOB or BNDX: Which International Bond ETF Is the Better Buy?

For the past several years, the Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) has strongly outperformed the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX). Roughly 97% of bonds in BNDX have investment-grade credit ratings, while 41% of VWOB's bonds are rated below investment grade.

The Motley Fool • Mar 19, 2026

Bond Funds Draw Big Inflows Amid Mideast Tensions

The global market landscape in early March 2026 is dominated by a sharp escalation in geopolitical risk. Conflict in Iran directly threatens the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint, according to a Morgan Stanley analysis.

ETF Trends • Mar 10, 2026

Retirees Love This $115 Billion ETF That Pays Monthly Income

Most bond investors stop at the U.S. border without realizing they're accessing less than a third of the world's bond supply.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 2, 2026

Bond ETF Bulls on Parade

The opening act of 2026 has been nothing short of historic for the ETF industry, and fixed income is experiencing one of the strongest starts to a year on record.

ETF Trends • Feb 24, 2026