Fixed Income Markets in a Higher for Longer Environment

Interest rates remain one of the primary concerns for investors as Kevin Warsh has officially assumed leadership at the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). While we believe the possibility of a rate cut has diminished considerably, we are not yet expecting additional rate hikes.

ETF Trends • 9 hours ago

AI Debt Floods The Bond Market, And Fidelity Is Backing Away

The artificial intelligence boom has spent three years as a stock market story. This year it became a bond market problem.

Forbes • Jun 6, 2026

High Earners Are Skipping Treasuries for These 3 Tax Free Muni ETFs Yielding Over 4 Percent After Tax

The 10-year Treasury yields 4.43%, which sounds competitive until a high earner runs it through the tax screen.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 2, 2026

June Labeled ‘Crunch Point' as Energy Reserves Burn Through and Rate Hikes Loom

The price data already shows the pressure building. WTI crude closed at $112.25 per barrel on May 18, 2026, up 30.7% over the prior month and sitting at the 98.4th percentile of its 12-month range.

24/7 Wall Street • May 31, 2026

All Eyes on Inflation: U.S.-Iran War's Impact on Treasury Yields, Oil & Gas Prices

@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin breaks down the state of treasury yields and the U.S.-Iran War's impact on them. He says for the most part, stagflation doesn't appear to a huge issue for the economy even though all eyes are on the inflationary front given the rising cost of oil and gas.

The Muni Bond Myth That Cost High-Earners Millions

For decades, the playbook for high-income investors was almost reflexive: put municipal bonds in your taxable account, put Treasuries and corporates in your IRA.

24/7 Wall Street • May 28, 2026

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Move with Bond Yields

Gold drops as rates rise on Thursday, as we continue to see higher yields work against the value of gold. At this point, we are seeing a lot of overhead pressures, but still have a longer-term bullish run possible.

FXEmpire • May 28, 2026

The Tax Free Muni Bond Portfolio That Replaces a $75,000 Salary at $1.6 Million Invested

A $75,000 salary sits at the top of the U.S. median household range, but for a retiree in a high federal and state bracket, replacing it with taxable income means earning much more before Uncle Sam takes his cut.

24/7 Wall Street • May 27, 2026

The Bond Market Is Sounding an Alarm -- It Could Mean Big Trouble for the Stock Market

CPI Inflation recently accelerated to a three-year high due to elevated energy prices tied to the U.S-Iran conflict. Treasury bond yields have risen sharply due to expectations that the Federal Reserve will pivot to interest rate hikes.

The Motley Fool • May 26, 2026

Kevin Warsh Inherits a Fed That Wall Street Has Almost Stopped Talking About

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve Chairman this week, and the most striking thing about his arrival is how little Wall Street seems to care.

24/7 Wall Street • May 25, 2026