Global Market: UK gilt yields hit 18-year high as global bond selloff intensifiesUK government bond yields climbed to fresh 18-year highs as a global sovereign debt selloff intensified amid rising oil prices and renewed ...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Warren Buffett once called bonds a terrible investment but later massively invested in them. Here's whyWarren Buffett has long warned against long-term bonds, calling them a poor investment for investors with extended horizons. Yet Berkshire ...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
US Stock Market: Higher long-term Treasury yields face structural headwindsLong-term US Treasury yields are likely to remain elevated as persistent inflation concerns, rising government and corporate debt issuance,...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Japan’s JCRA upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A-, cites strong growth, financial stabilityJapan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating by one notch to A- from BBB+, with a Stable outlook, citing sustaine...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Global bond selloff deepens as inflation risks, oil prices jolt marketsThe global bond market is witnessing a significant retreat, causing an increase in borrowing expenses. The ongoing tensions in the Middle E...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
US debt hits $40 trillion. Here’s how Washington has tackled funding crises beforeAmerica has historically faced significant debt challenges and devised new funding methods. During the Civil War, new buyers were created f...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
US Treasury yields are rising — Why does it matter?Rising U.S. government bond yields are driving up borrowing costs across the board, directly affecting households, businesses, and governme...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Equity, gold, real estate or cash? CA lists 7 investment types before spending a single rupeeCA Nitin Kaushik says investors should not begin by asking where to invest. Instead, they should consider their goals, time horizon, risk c...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
US stock market: Bessent dismisses US bond market turmoil concerns, points to economic strengthU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reassured markets by minimizing concerns over turbulence and debt. He emphasized that robust economic...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Is a long-term fund an equity or debt fund? What mutual fund investors should knowSebi's recent mutual fund category renaming has created potential investor confusion. Long Duration Funds are now Long Term Funds, which ar...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Portfolio allocation: Portfolios with higher allocations to gold deliver superior returns in 2026In this week’s TrendMap, ET Wealth compares seven asset baskets. Portfolios with gold have delivered a notable return boost in recent years...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Quality Stock Investing: 8 mistakes that can ruin your portfolio and how to avoid themBuilding a portfolio of high-quality companies requires more than simply identifying good businesses. Lawrence A. Cunningham’s quality-inve...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Best medium duration mutual funds to invest in August 2026As per Sebi mandate, medium duration funds must invest in debt and money market instruments with Macaulay duration of three to four years.
28 Aug, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
US Stock Market: Bessent-Warsh divide deepens over US interest rates and Treasury market strategyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh are taking different approaches to US interest rates and the Treasury market. Wh...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in August 2026Even a minor upward movement in interest rates could make these schemes extremely risky and volatile. In simple terms, investors might lose...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
US Treasury Secretary may have a tough time dealing with yieldsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent initiated a "Treasury twist" to influence bond yields. This move aimed to lower long-term borrowing costs ...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
India bond yield curve flattens on central bank unpredictability, demand for long-term debtIndian bond yields are experiencing a flattening trend as the central bank's policy adjustments begin to influence borrowing costs. The Res...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST