This chart shows why upward pressure on long-term Treasury yields matters to borrowers and stocks

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Friday’s job report should move the Treasury market more than Venezuela developments. Here’s what to watch.

Published: Jan. 6, 2026 at 1:56 p.m. ET The Treasury market was moving in a listless fashion…

Silver and gold are the big winners as investors look for safety following the U.S. intervention in Venezuela

Published: Jan. 5, 2026 at 1:53 p.m. ET Gold and silver emerged as the big winners of…

Bonds are having their best year since 2020. But don’t expect the same returns next year.

Published: Dec. 18, 2025 at 2:36 p.m. ET Bonds are poised to end 2025 with their best…

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The bond market is rallying off the Fed’s latest rate cut — but that could change come January

Published: Dec. 11, 2025 at 1:52 p.m. ET U.S. government debt rallied on Thursday, as bond traders…