iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF

Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for downplaying risks of declining global demand for U.S. Treasuries. Warren warned that weaker Treasury demand could lead to higher interest rates for consumers on mortgages and car loans. The criticism follows a Danish pension fund's decision to divest from U.S. Treasuries, citin...

AkademikerPension, a $25 billion Danish pension fund, is selling its entire $100 million U.S. Treasury holdings by end of January, citing unsustainable U.S. government finances and rising credit risk under Trump's policies. The fund will shift to cash USD, short-dated agency debt, and other alternatives. This move reflects broader concerns about ...

Economist Peter Schiff warns that President Trump's aggressive foreign policy rhetoric regarding Venezuela, Greenland, and Mexico is not merely political theater but is actively accelerating the U.S. sovereign debt and currency crisis. With national debt exceeding $38 trillion, interest payments surpassing defense spending, and the dollar declini...

Trump's attacks on Fed Chair Powell have led to concerns about the politicization of the Federal Reserve, causing a rare simultaneous selloff in stocks, Treasuries, and the dollar. However, ETF flows suggest no broad investor flight from the Treasury market, with a tilt towards shorter maturities likely reflecting a desire to hedge against rate v...

The article discusses the historical performance and risk profiles of stocks and bonds, and how to allocate a portfolio based on one's financial situation and investment horizon. It recommends a balanced approach of stocks and bonds for most investors, with a higher allocation to bonds for those nearing retirement.