Thinking of investing in bonds? Here’s a simple guide for first-time investors
Bonds are often described as the quieter side of investing. Unlike equities, which are closely tracked for daily market moves, bonds are built around predictable...
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Optasia posts 60% growth outlook, expands across emerging markets
by George
South Africa-listed fintech company Optasia, said it expects revenue for the first half of 2026 to increase by between 50 percent and 60 percent compared...
IMF joins backlash against ‘opaque’ debt with Nigeria crackdown – Financial Times
by George
IMF joins backlash against ‘opaque’ debt with Nigeria crackdown Financial Times Source link...
Bihar gears up to enter the municipal bond market
by George
Mumbai: Bihar is set to enter the municipal bond market, with its first civic body bond issue expected in the next 40-50 days. The Patna...
Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 2, 2026 – dshort
by George
The yield on the 10-year note finished July 2, 2026 at 4.49% while the 2-year note ended at 4.14%. The chart below overlays the daily...
Why tobacco bond investors must look beyond headline default risk
by George
Tobacco securitization bonds, or tobacco settlement revenue securitizations, have been making headlines lately, and not for good reason. The first debt service default recently occurred...
How Bond Funds Fared in Q2 2026
by George
After a turbulent first quarter marked by the onset of the Iran war, the bond market found some footing in 2026’s second quarter. The Morningstar...
PNF focuses on New York municipal bonds as investors seek tax-efficient income
by George
PNF, associated with the PIMCO New York Municipal strategy and identified by ISIN US7234841010, is aligned with a focus on New York municipal bond investments...
Major Scottish pension fund is invested in Israeli ‘war bonds’
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The latest asset list from the Strathclyde Pension Fund (SPF) – which controls around £34 billion and is ultimately run by Glasgow City Council –...
Concerns Over High-Rated Corporate Bonds Amid AI Investment Risk
by George
On July 02, 2026, the issuance of high-rated corporate bonds by major tech firms like Amazon, Microsoft MSFT, and Meta Platforms Inc. is enhancing the...