Rate hikes are back: what retirees and income investors need to know
Rate hikes are back. Here’s what rising interest rates mean for retirees, from higher cash yields and annuity payouts to variable-rate debt risks.
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Trump’s tariffs: why the inflation shock never came
Trump’s tariffs were expected to trigger an inflation shock, but price pressures stayed muted. Here’s why, and what it means for dividend investors.
Bond market selloff shows signs of easing as yield surge loses momentum
The bond market selloff that drove Treasury yields higher is finally losing steam as contagion from mortgage bonds and other debt markets begins to subside.
Trump tariffs directly caused inflation, New York Fed study concludes
NY Fed research finds Trump tariffs directly caused inflation. What the findings mean for interest rates, bond yields and dividend investors.
Tariffs drove all inflation in dozens of everyday goods categories, NY Fed finds
NY Fed research shows tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to inflation in 67 goods categories. What it means for rates, yields and income investors.
Why the greenback has defied Trump tariffs and trader bets heading into late 2026
The US dollar has defied Trump tariffs, bearish traders and Fed rate cuts. Here is what is driving greenback resilience and what it means for investors.
U.S. dollar trades higher as Treasury yields climb on inflation concerns
The U.S. dollar trades higher as Treasury yields rise and Fed minutes flag upside inflation risks. What it means for income investors.
Fed minutes show no urgency for October hike as global bond yields surge
Fed minutes show no urgency for an October rate hike. Bond yields are surging globally except in China. What income investors need to know.
Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years as inflation fight intensifies
The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in 3 years to combat inflation. What it means for consumers, markets, and dividend investors.
U.S. stock futures inch up as Treasury yields retreat and oil prices ease
U.S. stock futures inch up as Treasury yields pull back and oil prices ease, offering relief to rate-sensitive dividend sectors.