Term Premium Explained: Why Long Bonds Yield Extra
Term premium is the extra yield bonds pay beyond expected short rates. Here’s how the NY Fed measures it and what’s pushing it higher in 2026.
Bonds & Fixed Income
Credit Default Swaps Explained: How Bond Insurance Works
What is a credit default swap? How CDS premiums, credit events, and the ISDA auction work, with worked numbers and verified market data.
China’s $885M Hong Kong Green Bond Debut Draws 10x Demand
China sold 6B yuan of sovereign green bonds in Hong Kong on May 28 — a 10x covered debut at 1.42% (3Y) and 1.56% (5Y).
Japan 40-Year JGB Hits Record 4.04%: Why It Matters Globally
Japan’s 40-year government bond yield hit an all-time high of 4.04% on May 19. Inside the JGB rout — the data, drivers, and global ripple effects.