Bond yields are currently at levels we haven't seen in quite some time, which has significant implications for investors' portfolios and income strategies. Understanding how today's yields compare to historical norms can help provide valuable perspective when making fixed income investment decisions.

Just like in the stock market, greater uncertainty has led to swings in the bond market. These moves, driven by tariffs and a dispute...

Trade tensions between the United States and China have escalated in recent weeks, with both countries implementing unprecedented tariff increases. For the moment, the U.S. has raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, while China has countered with 125% tariffs on American products.

Concerns that a trade war will lead to a recession have spread around the globe. The possibility of retaliatory tariffs is on investors’ min