10/27/2026
When Bond Yields Rise: Why Falling Prices Are Not the Whole Story
Bond yields have been getting a lot of attention in the financial headlines lately, and for good reason. The 10-year Treasury yield has risen substantially, and the Federal Reserve recently raised its benchmark rate for the first time since 2023. With so much commentary focused on what higher yields may mean for markets and portfolios, I wanted to explain what the headlines are actually talking about - and, just as importantly, how investors should respond....
Bond yields have been getting a lot of attention in the financial headlines lately, and for good reason. The 10-year Treasury yield has risen substantially, and the Federal Reserve recently raised its benchmark rate for the first time since 2023. With so much commentary focused on what higher yields...