Rising bond yields should spur governments to go for growth
The bad news is that bond investors are looking aghast at genuine economic uncertainty. The good news is that the uncertainty is two-sided, and on one of those sides higher yields are a sign of a healthier economy.
Why rising bond yields are such a problem for stocks: Morning Brief
Rates are making investors nervous. Specifically, the 10-year Treasury yield. Climbing to 4.8% on Monday and a stone's throw from 5%, the 10-year Treasury yield is at a level that makes investors cautious.
What do surging bond yields mean for your finances?
The average yield for a money market fund -- a batch of investments in low-risk government and corporate debt -- stands at 4.27%, according to Vanguard. That rate well exceeds the current year-over-year inflation rate of 2.7%, meaning a money market fund offers an opportunity for returns even when accounting for inflation, experts said.
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