“Sell The Dollar”: Think Price, Not Flows
The “sell the dollar” trade is coming up in the chatter I see. I think that economists love making international ...
Liberation Day 2.0
The latest crisis of the weekend was the announced tariffs on selected European countries for their decision to base a ...
Canadian Economy: Muddling, But 2026 Looms
Courtesy of President Trump chickening out on breaking the USMCA/CUSMA free trade agreement on autos, the damage due to the ...
UK MMT Wrangling
There’s been a rise of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) wrangling on my Bluesky timeline, largely the result of intra-left mudslinging ...
EU5 And Economics Part II: Inflation And The Fall Of The Roman Empire
This article is a part of a series that resulted from some observations about the economic modelling in the strategy ...
EU5 And Economics: Part I, Historical Backstory
The fifth installation of the video game Europa Universalis (hereafter EU5) just came out, and it had some interesting economic ...
Oh No, Missing CPI Data
It appears that the American October Consumer Price Index (CPI) will not be calculated by the Bureau of Labor [sic] ...
How to Evaluate Bond Fund Quality Beyond the Ratings
Evaluating Bond Fund Credit Quality: Beyond the Ratings Credit ratings provide a convenient shorthand for assessing bond quality, but relying ...
How to Calculate Accrued Interest on Your Bond Investments
Enhancing Your Understanding of Accrued Interest: Data, Examples, and Tools Let’s deepen your understanding of accrued interest with detailed tables, ...
Understanding the Basics of Treasury Securities
Understanding the Basics of Treasury Securities What Are Treasury Bonds (T-Bonds)? Treasury Bonds are long-term U.S. government securities with maturities ...
How to Calculate Bond Yield to Maturity Without a Calculator
How to Calculate Bond Yield to Maturity Without a Calculator: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Fixed Income Investors Whether you’re ...
California Municipal Bonds Vs Treasuries
Living in California comes with undeniable perks—year-round sunshine, world-class innovation hubs, and stunning natural beauty. But there’s one downside that ...
Understanding Bond Duration: A Guide for Visual Learners
Bond Duration: A Guide for Visual Learners Bond investing can seem complex, with its own language of yields, coupons, and ...
Impact of Tariffs and Fiscal Policy on Bond Returns
Introduction: Understanding the Bond Market Landscape The bond market serves as a crucial barometer for global economic health. It reflects ...
How Geopolitical Events Impact International Bond Returns
How Geopolitical Events Shape International Bond Returns When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, global bond markets experienced one of ...
Bond Swapping: A Tax-Loss Harvesting Strategy Explained
Bond Swapping: A Tax-Loss Harvesting Strategy Explained For many investors, seeing a bond’s market value drop can be disheartening. However, ...
Tax-Efficient Bond Investing Strategies for High-Income Earners
Tax-Efficient Bond Investing Strategies for High-Income Earners High-income earners face a complex tax landscape that can significantly erode investment returns ...
Understanding the Difference Between YTM and YTC
YTM vs. YTC: A Guide to Bond Yields For investors in the fixed-income market, understanding a bond’s potential return is ...
How to Recognize Signs of Distress in Corporate Bonds
How to Recognize Signs of Distress in Corporate Bonds Corporate bond investing requires more than just analyzing yield spreads and ...
The Impact of Credit Downgrades on Bond Prices
Credit Downgrades: How They Impact Bond Prices Credit ratings are a cornerstone of the financial markets, offering a standardized assessment ...
What Is Bond Immunization and When Should You Use It
What Is Bond Immunization and When Should You Use It Bond immunization stands as one of the most sophisticated risk ...
How to Evaluate Bond Fund Manager Performance
Evaluating Bond Fund Manager Performance: A Deep Dive When you invest in a bond fund, you’re not just buying a ...
Understanding Mortgage-Backed Bonds Without an Economics Degree
Understanding Mortgage-Backed Bonds Without an Economics Degree Mortgage-backed bonds might sound like complex Wall Street jargon, but they’re actually investments ...
The Role of Bond Dealers and How They Affect Your Trades
Decoding Bond Dealers: How They Shape Your Trades The bond market, a colossal and often opaque financial arena, is the ...
