BND delivers 4% annual returns at 0.03% expense ratio, undercutting Pimco’s 0.55% fee despite trailing its 5-6% gains. Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) charges 0.03% annually, or $90 per $300,000 invested, tracking the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index across 11,000 in
The decline in yields eases pressure on rate-sensitive sectors after a 37-basis-point rise since early May. The US 10-year Treasury yield fell 10 basis points to 4.57%, retracing part of its recent climb. Yields had peaked at 4.687% yesterday, up 37 basis points from 4.316
Rising long-term borrowing costs add $2 trillion in federal debt expense over a decade as national debt exceeds $39 trillion. The 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.19%, its highest level since 2007, signaling higher borrowing costs for the U.S. government. Each half-perc
Federal Reserve data shows mortgage, auto, and student loan balances rising as delinquencies spread across income groups. US household debt reached a record $18.8 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increases in mortgage, auto, and student loan balances. Mortg
Gold (XAU/USD) holds firm on Wednesday after falling 1.85% the previous day, as a pause in the global bond sell-off helps reduce upward pressure on Treasury yields and offers some support to the non-yielding metal. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,492 a
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) is struggling to remain above $75,000 U.S. as Treasury yields continue to rise, pressuring risk assets such as cryptocurrencies and stocks. Both 10-year and 30-year U.S Treasurys have been steadily rising over the past week, with the 30-year g
Vanguard’s VTIP offers inflation-adjusted income with lower rate risk, yet remains underowned despite U.S. inflation at 3.8% in April 2026. Vanguard’s Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) adjusts its principal and coupon payments semiannually based on CPI i
By Alun John and Stella Qiu LONDON/SYDNEY, May 20 Government bonds steadied on Wednesday after a steep selloff that sent yields to multi-year highs on war-driven inflation fears, a calmer backdrop which helped stocks rise ahead of closely watched results from Nvidia. Inves
National average HELOC and home equity loan rates remain below 7.4% amid rising home values and strong demand for borrowing. The national average adjustable rate for home equity lines of credit stood at 7.21% on May 20, 2026, while fixed-rate home equity loans averaged 7.3
All forms of conventional mortgage rates are up today compared to yesterday, according to the Zillow lender marketplace. The 30-year conforming fixed rate is at its highest level since August 23, 2025 The 30-year fixed-rate rose 9 basis points to 6.50%. The 20-year
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