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Listen to the July 2025 Corporate Bond Newsletter
Interest rates have been on the rise since the end of the first quarter, particularly in the long-end of the curve. From March 31st until time of publication, Canadian long bonds have risen 66 basis points (bps) while their American counterparts are up 44 bps, translating into price declines of 13% and 7%, respectively.
Sources:
- Fool, Motley. (2025, May 22). The U.S. Government’s Credit Rating Just Got Downgraded for the Third Time Since 2011. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.