TIP Lost $36,720 on $300,000 in 2022, the Year It Was Built For

A retiree who put $300,000 into an inflation-protection fund during the worst inflation spike in decades watched the position shrink, not grow.

24/7 Wall Street • 12 hours ago

Wall Street Is Quietly Burying the 60/40 Portfolio. Here Is What Is Replacing Your Bonds.

Bonds are paying the best yields in years and still dragging portfolios into the red, leaving investors scrambling for a defensive asset that actually defends. A growing group of Wall Street managers thinks the answer involves shorting Treasuries outright.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 14, 2026

The Trump Boom Could Soon End as the Bond Market Flashes a Stark Warning to Stock Investors

U.S. bond yields are rising, providing an increasingly attractive alternative to pricey stocks. Trump's unorthodox policy may be causing this trend to accelerate.

The Motley Fool • Oct 14, 2026

Don't let inflation bite — how to hedge with TIPS, commodities and infrastructure funds

Many investors are turning to inflation-linked bonds amid concerns over rising prices. TIPS are offering high yields, but investors need to keep an eye on total returns.

CNBC • Oct 13, 2026

US yield surge triggers mortgage hedging, adds to bond market pressure

The sharp rise in long-term US Treasury yields has spurred mortgage-related hedging that adds selling pressure to an already strained bond market, though the impact is likely smaller than in past selloffs.

Reuters • Oct 12, 2026

Why TIP Lost Money in 2022 While Inflation Hit 9%: The Duration Trap Inside Most TIPS ETFs

When inflation surged above 9% in 2022, one of the most popular TIPS ETFs still lost money for its investors, and the reason has nothing to do with how TIPS work.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 12, 2026

Bond Valuations Reflect Higher Hurdle for Capital

The global competition for capital remains the key dynamic keeping yields elevated. Notably, all of the September increase in 10-year Treasury yields came from real yields, as implied by the TIPS market.

ETF Trends • Oct 8, 2026

Bond Yields Just Hit A 24-Year High. Is It Finally Time To Buy Long-Term Treasuries?

The 10-year Treasury yield touched roughly 5.35% on Monday, its highest level since April 2002. The 30-year bond briefly pushed above 5.7%.

Forbes • Oct 9, 2026

Global Bond Markets Sell Off on France's Fiscal Worries

Japan, Europe, and the U.S. were feeling the fallout from France, where yields on its benchmark 10-year note climbed closer to 5%, the highest since 2002.

Barrons • Oct 5, 2026

Meltdown Income: 2 Covered Call ETFs Yielding Up To 13%

Investor sentiment and credit markets suggest defensive positioning is at levels not seen in years. Popular safe-haven assets come with a hidden cost that could hurt investors if the bearish signals prove wrong. 2 covered call ETFs that I discuss in this article offer a compelling middle ground between high income and downside resilience.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 4, 2026