Our Scans · (FS.5.01) Bond Market · Weekly Summary

• [New] The next ex-dividend date is expected in the coming months based on its quarterly payout cycle, and the dividend yield remains attractive relative to UK government bond yields. Kalkine
• [New] The Return of the Bond Vigilantes: If fiscal discipline in the U.S. or Japan becomes too lax, long-term interest rates could surge, leading to a valuation adjustment in stock prices 23. note
• [New] SpaceX is telling investors it has lined up investment-grade ratings from three major bond graders, which could help it cut funding costs as it continues to raise financing after its $75 billion IPO. financialpost
• While external dynamics such as U.S. PCE data, bond yields, and ETF flows will determine Bitcoin's direction in the short term, supply contraction, regulatory clarity, and the accumulation of large investors still provide a constructive foundation in the medium term. investing.com
• The longest bond maturity, set at 2066, is priced to yield 6.33%. ATB Financial
• The rebound in crude oil prices further weighed on global bond and stock markets due to heightened stagflation risks and fiscal concerns. Brown Brothers Harriman
• In a sign of things to come, since the start of the Iran war, the 10-year Treasury bond yield has risen even at a time when one would have expected it to decline on increased safe-haven demand. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• The 50-basis-point rise in the 10-year Treasury bond yield to around 4.3% since the start of the year, at a time when US Treasury bonds should have been benefiting from safe-haven demand, should be a reminder of the risk of pursuing an irresponsible budget policy. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• The EU Green Bond Standard embeds taxonomy alignment, mandatory disclosure and external verification, materially reducing green-washing risk and improving investor comparability, which in turn deepens demand from pensions, insurers and benchmarked asset managers. Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• The yield on the benchmark ten-year UK government bond has climbed to about 4.82%, reflecting investors' concerns that inflationary pressures may persist for longer than previously expected. Business Matters
• The two-year UK bond yield rose by six basis points to 4.36%, reflecting increased fears of an inflation increase from higher energy costs. The Guardian
• Earlier in 2026 that total U.S. investment-grade corporate bond issuance in 2026 could surpass a previous record. IndexBox Inc.
• If the Fed cuts rates by 50 basis points over a year, a quality corporate bond fund with a duration of seven years could see its price jump by approximately 3.5% - in addition to its yield. Commons Capital

Last updated: 23 June 2026