An increase in interest rates would mark the end of the 34-year bond bull market and hit long government bonds especially hard
Commodities firms account for half the month's defaults
The macro trends for low bond rates remain, including long-term demographic changes. The stocks of corporate-bond issuers may be more attractive to investors as a result
The new reporting requirement is intended to enhance regulatory oversight of the U.S. Treasury market
IIROC issues reminder to dealers
At a time when government issues and top-tier corporates are priced to produce negative real yields, why hold bonds at all?
Energy sector woes largely contained
Between political and economic uncertainty, skittish investors and oceans of cheap money, historically low rates are likely to be typical for years to come
Risk remains elevated in commodities sector
Bonds that mature when your grandchildren will be hitting middle age are selling out. But if interest rates and inflation finally start to rise, these bonds' liquidity could suffer