Here’s how ETF investors can lock in higher yields as Treasury rates jumped in October

Defined-maturity bond ladder ETFs could help investors lock in high yields and maturity dates to match their investment goals during periods of heightened market volatility.

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

How does the 10-year Treasury yield affect mortgage rates? Experts explain

The 10-year Treasury yield plays a significant role in your mortgage loan borrowing costs. Here's how.

10-year Treasury yield ends at three-month high on expectations for potential sweep by Republicans

Yields on U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels since July and August on Monday, as traders looked ahead toward a week of data on economic growth, inflation and the labor market.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Treasury yields jump after better-than-expected retail sales, drop in jobless claims

U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors parsed the latest economic data.

Business - CNBC - October 17

10-year Treasury yield rises to fresh three-month high as U.S. rates continue their ascent

The yield on the 10-year Treasury continued its ascent on Monday after hitting a three-month high last week.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Here’s an oasis of calm in markets, despite jitters about rising 10-year Treasury yields

Investment-grade corporate bonds are holding fairly steady, despite volatility in rates and equities

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Here's how interest rates impact gold prices

When interest rates drop, gold prices often rise — but there are also other factors at play.

Here's how to leverage higher income limits for the 0% capital gains bracket

Bigger earnings limits are coming for the 0% capital gains brackets in 2025. That could offer tax planning opportunities, financial experts say.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

10-year Treasury yield slips from highest level since July after housing starts drop

Long-dated Treasury yields slipped from their highest levels in more than two months on Friday but ended the week little changed, after data showed new-home construction dipped in September.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises

U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

After a Landmark W.N.B.A. Season, How Much Higher Can Women’s Basketball Soar?

“The finals mark the culmination of what I think is the most transformational year in the W.N.B.A.’s history,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Health savings accounts offer investors 'unmatched' tax benefits, expert says. Here's how to take advantage

Health savings accounts offer tax and saving benefits, but most Americans don't understand them

Business - CNBC - October 23

Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge jumps in October

Index rises to 10.3, second straight monthly gain

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at highest since July as deficit worries grow

Monday’s selloff in U.S. government debt pushed long-dated yields to their highest levels in almost three months amid growing concern about the potential for rising deficit spending after the Nov. ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Treasury yields end at nearly 2-week lows as oil prices fall further and U.K. inflation dives

U.S. government debt rallied slightly on Wednesday, pushing yields broadly lower, as crude-oil futures slipped and the U.K.’s annual consumer-price index inflation rate dropped below the Bank of ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy

U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, sending Treasury yields up from their lowest levels in almost two weeks, after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

The elusive number keeping Treasury yields at their highest levels in 3 months

In the world of fixed income, there’s one number that can’t easily be pinned down, but which appears to be a contributing factor keeping long-dated Treasury yields at their highest levels in three ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

10-year Treasury yield slips from 3-month closing high as buyers step in

Demand from overseas buyers of U.S. government debt helped push yields slightly lower on Thursday, but not far from their highest levels in two or three months.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

10-year Treasury yield closes below 4.3% after Tuesday’s initial selloff fades

Long-dated Treasury yields finished lower on Tuesday after a selloff of U.S. government debt that began during European trading hours faded by the end of the New York session.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

2-year Treasury yield sees biggest monthly rise since February 2023

Treasury yields finished little changed on Thursday after a closely followed inflation reading, but booked solid monthly increases.

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Treasury yields rising on potential ‘red wave’ election result that pushes up deficit

Billionaires are betting against U.S. government bonds. But yields are climbing on good news about the economy, too.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generation

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Why investors are sticking with cash as bond yields climb on election jitters

The Federal Reserve likely needs to cut rates to less than 1% to spur notable outflows, or longer-term Treasury yields need to dramatically rise from current levels, says portfolio manager

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that

Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Fed was too heavy-handed when it cut rates last month.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Sunak accuses Reeves of breaking election promises on tax

Tory leader says Labour chancellor is ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’ in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

We're locking in a 52% gain in this hot industrial stock and changing our rating

The industrial stock will need to beat a high bar for the stock to rally after it reports earnings Thursday.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut

The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election

Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, falling 0.1% compared with the previous week.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates have climbed back up

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was coming down all through August and touched its most recent low of 6.11% on Sept. 11.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Stuck with $30,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much a forgiveness plan can cover.

A $30,000 debt balance can be debilitating for your finances. Here's how much a forgiveness plan can reduce it by.

Here's how much you can make in 2025 and still pay 0% capital gains

The 0% capital gains bracket could offer tax planning opportunities, experts say. Here are the taxable income limits for 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Here's How You Can (Maybe) Play The Next Witcher And Cyberpunk 2077 Games Early

CD Projekt Red has officially announced that its playtest program will be coming to the US, which means that residents there could be getting a call to play the new Witcher and Cyberpunk games ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Silly season: Here's how No. 2 Georgia can finish 11-1 and not reach the SEC Championship Game

A nightmare of a tiebreaker scenario would also have the Texas Longhorns out of Atlanta.

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

How can I vote for Kamala Harris if she supports Israel’s war? Here is my answer | Bernie Sanders

Trump says Netanyahu is doing a good job and Biden is holding him back. Even on this issue, Trump is worse. I understand that there are millions of Americans who disagree with Joe Biden and ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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