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If Interest Rates Rise, What Happens to Bonds?

If Interest Rates Rise, What Happens to Bonds? Investors in longer-term Treasuries could really be punished. Are bond investors facing the possibility of major losses? Recently, bond yields have climbed. From November 1-23, the 2-year Treasury yield went from 0.83% to 1.12%, while the yield on the 10-year note rose from 1.83% to 2.36%.1 Quality bonds have a place in a portfolio, but many investors are moving their money elsewhere. They see a federal stimulus ahead in 2017, one that [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:12-04:00March 2nd, 2017|Bond Market, Business/Economic News, Investing|Comments Off

Holiday Wrap-Up – 2015

A look back at 2015 thus far The year in brief.While the S&P 500 surprised to the upside in 2014 versus the projections of many analysts, it has performed below expectations so far in 2015. As this year began, not many Wall Street pros thought the index would tread water. The consensus forecast among 13 top analysts (their opinions compiled by Business Insider) called for the end to benchmark this year at 2,213.At Thanksgiving, the S&P was hovering near 2,100. [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:17-04:00December 17th, 2015|Bond Market, Business/Economic News, Investing, Stock Market|Comments Off

The Fed Finally Tapers

The Fed Finally Tapers The FOMC authorizes a minor reduction in bond buying starting in 2014. December 18 turned out to be T-Day: the day on which the Federal Reserve finally tapered QE3. In making the move, the Fed acknowledged an improving economy; Wall Street quickly and enthusiastically applauded its decision. The Fed will reduce its monthly asset purchases by $10 billion. QE3 will continue, but the central bank will buy only $75 billion of bonds per month starting [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:27-04:00January 15th, 2014|Bond Market, Business/Economic News, Stock Market|Comments Off