The consequences of such unloading would be far worse for China. A surplus of US dollars would cause USD rates to fall, and RMB valuations to rise. It would raise the price of Chinese goods, causing them to lose their price edge. China may not be willing to do so because it is not economically […]

Johnny Bonds, a retired Houston homicide detective, has been working on “Cold Justice” since the beginning. He began his career in law enforcement in 1967, and at the age of 25, he was promoted to the Homicide Division as the youngest Detective. He served in other prestigious divisions such as Fugitive Detail, Internal Affairs, and […]

Walter Waldhauser, one of Houston’s most renowned felons, “deserves to spend the rest of his life in prison,” the former investigator stated. “He’s one of the most intelligent persons I’ve ever met. I’ve never seen somebody labor so hard to deceive others.” In exchange for a 30-year prison sentence, Waldhauser admitted to his role in […]

Bond prices decline as interest rates climb. The interest income provided by bonds competes with each other. When interest rates rise, new bonds are issued at a higher rate, providing greater income. When interest rates fall, new bonds have a smaller yield and are less appealing than older bonds. What happened to my bond? Bonds […]

Ratings firms investigate each bond issuer’s financial condition (including municipal bond issuers) and assign ratings to the bonds on the market. Each agency follows a similar structure to enable investors compare the credit rating of a bond to that of other bonds. “Investment-grade” bonds have a rating of BBB- (on the Standard & Poor’s and […]

Is it wise to invest in bonds? Several aspects must be considered by investors, including the type of bond, the amount of interest paid, and the length of time their money will be invested. Investors must also consider their risk tolerance in relation to the danger of a bond defaulting, which means the investment will […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is one of the most extensive and powerful bodies, enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the majority of the securities sector. It regulates stock exchanges, options markets, and options exchanges in the United States, as well as all other electronic exchanges and electronic securities markets. It also regulates investment […]

Changes in wealth, expected relative returns, risk, and liquidity affect the demand curve for bonds. Demand is positively connected to wealth, returns, and liquidity; demand is inversely associated to risk. The general level of demand is determined by wealth. Risk is then traded for rewards and liquidity by investors. Changes in government budgets, inflation predictions, […]

The risk-free rate, inflation premium, liquidity premium, default risk premium, and majority premium all contribute to the rate of return. In a perfect world without inflation, the risk-free rate is what an investor would earn without taking any risks. The inflation premium is based on the bond’s term and adjusts for expected inflation in the […]

A bond’s price might change in the secondary market. The yield, current interest rates, and the bond’s rating are the most important aspects that influence the price of a bond. The present value of a bond’s cash flows, which are equal to the principal amount plus all remaining coupons, is the yield. What factors influence […]