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How the Largest Bond ETFs in the US Performed

State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF led bond ETF returns in September, while Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund lagged.

The US Debt Crisis May Have Already Begun. It Could Unfold in Slow Motion

Journalist and author Robin Wigglesworth explains how rising interest payments could leave the US with less room to spend on defense, healthcare, and infrastructure.

How Bond Funds Performed in Q3 2026

Bond investors endured their toughest quarter of the year.

Why the Bond Market Sold Off in Q3—Will the Losses Continue in Q4?

Sticky inflation and the AI borrowing boom are driving yields upward with no signs of slowing.

4 Key Questions for Investors to Ask at the Start of Q4

And why today’s biggest market stories may be distractions.

Inflation Is Peaking and Will Fall, BlackRock’s Rieder Says. Here’s Why

He makes the case for Japanese government bonds, European credit, and US investment-grade bonds.

These 2 Muni Funds Invest Where Most Separate Accounts Don’t

Active managers with the flexibility to own AMT bonds can tap into a part of the market that most SMAs leave on the table.

The Best Short-Term and Ultrashort Bond Funds and ETFs to Buy

These funds and ETFs earn top ratings from Morningstar in 2026.

3 Big Risks Index Fund Investors Face Today

Index investing can be risky—take it from me, I’m an indexer.

Why the US Treasury Is Battling the Bond Market and What Investors Can Do About It

Scott Bessent’s Treasury gambit is about more than interest rates.

Why Higher Bond Yields Can Be ‘a Great Thing’

The bond market selloff has rattled Wall Street, but falling bond prices mean more income for investors and a cushion against price declines.

Why We Downgraded Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF

Plus, other Morningstar Medalist Rating highlights from August.

Why This Top T. Rowe Bond Manager Thinks Yields Can Keep Going Higher

T. Rowe’s Orchard recommends thinking of bonds as income rather than insurance.

A Growing Risk in Private Credit and How to Assess It

What private credit fund investors should know about payment-in-kind.

Global Bond Selloff Extends as Rate Hike Expectations Grow

The spike in borrowing costs comes as the latest flare-up in the US-Iran war has renewed fears of higher inflation.

Ask the Analyst: TIPS ETFs Protect Against Inflation. So Why Did Mine Lose Money?

Amy Arnott answers nine reader questions, including why TIPS ETFs can lose value, how TIPS ladders work, and where CDs fit in.

Private Credit Is Showing More Signs of Distress

Souring loans in private credit hit a three-year high, according to PitchBook data.

Why Bond Yields Are Rising—and Might Keep Heading Higher

Major bond markets are under pressure thanks to massive AI debt sales, fiscal woes, and inflation concerns.

4 Ways to Generate Income Beyond Core Bonds

Here’s where to look for yield today.

Why Passive Investing Doesn’t Always Work for Bond Funds

Passive investing thrives in efficient markets, but fixed income faces more headwinds.

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