Despite cutting the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, markets reacted sharply as the Federal Reserve scaled back.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates again next week, with consumer prices rising in-line with expectations.

Two major factors cause bonds prices to fluctuate, interest rates and risk.

There are only two types of bonds you can buy in Australia, but many different types of debt securities that also offer stable returns.

When a government, or a company, needs capital, it can issue debt securities and fixed incomeinstruments (like bonds) to raise the necessary funds.

Federal Reserve meeting minutes released this week reveal that the U.S. central bank is poised to make further cuts to the federal funds rate.

Federal Reserve meeting minutes released this week reveal that the U.S. central bank is poised to make further cuts to the federal funds rate.

The Australian unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in October, a sign of ongoing stability in the job market despite softening economic conditions.

The Australian unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in October, a sign of ongoing stability in the job market despite softening economic conditions.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is still being digested by financial markets, but we’ve already seen Treasury yields spike.