51. Because bond yields are high, explains Fred C. Allvine. 52. Because long-term munis carry a lot of interest-rate risk, cautious investors might consider intermediate-term muni funds even though yields are lower. 53. Banks, which charge rates based on long-term yields and borrow based on short-term yields, have lower profits than they would have if long-term yields were higher. 54. Belgian, Dutch, Italian and Spanish bond yields are also at or approaching all-time lows on yield differences to German bonds. 55. Bond yields are just too low to provide enough of a return, they say. 56. Bond yields are still relatively low by recent historical standards. 57. Bond yields are up sharply from the beginning of the year. 58. Bond yields are a benchmark for corporate and individual borrowing rates, and higher yields can slow earnings growth. 59. Bond yields are at their lowest levels in three decades. 60. Bond yields are higher, suggesting that investors can at least rely on higher interest payments to offset part of any losses. |