Bond Yields
Rising US bond yields or oil prices at $90 per barrel- Which is the bigger risk for stock markets?
As US bond yields rise and oil prices hover around $90 per barrel, analysts debate which factor poses a greater threat to the Indian stock market. Insights reveal that while yields impact sentiment, oil prices have direct consequences, especially if they soar above $100.
4 min read31 Aug 2026Nouriel Roubini: What do higher bond yields augur for global stock markets and economic growth?
The common view is that an upshoot in yields is bad news. However, of the various factors driving these up, investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is a big driver in the US. This isn’t so in other economies lumped with wide fiscal deficits and enlarged debt burdens.
4 min read26 Aug 2026Scott Bessent’s bond buyback strategy draws criticism from Druckenmiller, JPMorgan: ‘Paying mortgage with credit card’
The US Treasury's $4 billion increase in long-term bond purchases faces criticism from experts like Stanley Druckenmiller and James Sullivan, who argue it undermines market credibility and fails to address rising government debt supply and future borrowing costs.
2 min read25 Aug 2026Is Scott Bessent the Fed chair Donald Trump always wanted?
On 19 August Mr Bessent set out plans for the Treasury to buy back tens of billions of dollars’ worth of long-dated government debt.
6 min read25 Aug 2026Pulse of the Street: Cyclicals buck weak market as FPI inflows hit 23-month high
The Sensex ended the week down 0.6%, while the Nifty declined 0.5%.
3 min read21 Aug 2026Bond yields jump, rupee weakens as oil surges after Trump says Iran deal is over
The rise in crude oil prices renewed concerns over inflation and India’s external balances.
3 min read8 Jul 2026Companies return to bond market as yields ease, RBI’s move opens up domestic debt markets
Easier external commercial borrowing norms and hedging costs for select public sector undertakings are expected to shift a portion of PSU fundraising offshore, reducing crowding in the domestic bond market.
4 min read1 Jul 2026Bond market buzzing: Amid stock market volatility, is it the right time to add government bonds to your portfolio?
As stock market volatility rises, experts weigh in on the merits of government bonds. While they provide safety, are they worth the investment amidst shifting interest rates and inflation concerns?
5 min read27 May 2026Why bond yields matter more than most investors realise
The US 10-year bond yield shapes borrowing costs, stock valuations, currency movements and global capital flows—making it one of the most closely watched indicators in finance.
4 min read23 May 2026Why Invesco MF's Vikas Garg sees a tactical opportunity in long-duration debt funds
After a sharp rise in bond yields driven by oil prices, fiscal worries and possibility of US Fed hike, Invesco MF’s Vikas Garg says long-duration debt funds may still offer a tactical opportunity.
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