Why rates are not moving
Whatever happened to the increase in interest rates that was supposed to occur? Russ explains.
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A rates disconnect that may not last
The Fed proceeded with normalization last week, yet weak U.S. inflation data had a larger impact on rates…
Common misconceptions about bond investing
Fundamental misconceptions about bond investing are common, according to new BlackRock research. Jeff shares three.
Why to be wary of these bonds
We see Federal Reserve rate increase expectations returning as a bond market driver, justifying our cautious stance on…
3 common mistakes investors make with their bond portfolio
Bond investing is not easy, but avoiding the most commonly made mistakes can be. Matt explains.
The Fed makes its move… now what?
With the Federal Reserve back in the spotlight, Rick Rieder discusses what investors should be focused on in…
Weather forecast, near 100% chance of a rate hike
An examination of U.S. bond fund flow data since the last Fed meeting lays bare recent fixed income…
Duration is on my mind
In this explainer on duration, Matt talks about some of the risks and opportunities in a potentially rising…
Another reason rates are likely to be lower for longer
Rick Rieder shares what jobs growth has to do with the outlook for U.S. interest rates.
Is the Fed on the right track?
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder explores whether Fed caution is appropriate for today’s economic environment.