Bonds

Discount Bank economic department head Einat Meir reviews global bond yield surges, highlighting rising inflation fears, oil price shocks, and shifting fiscal pressures in the US and Europe.

Julius Baer forecasts a final US rate hike in December before a prolonged pause, while noting Swiss inflation trends and mounting fiscal pressures in France impacting European bond markets.

Bank Hapoalim's Ziv Kramer reviews Wall Street's strong earnings and persistent valuation gaps, driven by surging real yields and shifting market sectors.

Meitav Investment House warns that strong US consumer data is temporary, driven by a narrowing group of AI stocks while the bond market faces severe risk.

Global bond yields and inflation drive the euro to a 1.5-year low, while Israeli bonds show relative resilience with a favorable 1.1% spread against US Treasuries amid strong fiscal data.

Foreign real estate firms issuing bonds in Tel Aviv face major turbulence as Cohan Properties shifts ownership to creditor Netanel Lorenzi amid fund misuse, while Aya New York moves to refinance.

A new CFA Institute study by Roger G. Ibbotson analyzes a century of US stock and bond returns, revealing that 97% of long-term large-cap equity returns stem from reinvested dividends.

Billionaire investor Bill Gross reflects on his career extremes, from a devastating 1969 leverage mistake to lucrative investments in high-yield energy MLPs and food stocks.

Leader Capital Markets released its weekly economic review, highlighting a steady 2.2% annual inflation forecast for Israel, global bond market trends, and softening US labor data.

Tech giants are flooding global debt markets with historic bond issuances to fund the artificial intelligence boom, driving up borrowing costs and reshaping credit landscapes.

September saw US 10-year Treasury yields jump 48 basis points as monetary expectations shifted. Meanwhile, the RBA hiked rates to a 15-year high of 4.60% amid ongoing inflation pressures.

UK 30-year government bond yields surged past the historic 6% threshold, threatening the British economy, as foreign investors offload debt amid persistent inflation and fiscal concerns.

American insurance broker Aon successfully raised $13.5 billion in a major seven-tranche bond offering, attracting $65 billion in orders for a strategic M&A deal.

Global markets opened a new trading month facing geopolitical and bond yield challenges. Tel Aviv shares saw mixed results as major defense and real estate stocks rallied.

Wall Street shows resilience against surging US bond yields, but small-cap stocks face notable weakness as the Russell 2000 drops 8% from its August peak due to financing pressures.

Cohan Properties faces a severe control crisis after its controlling shareholder pledged all shares for personal debt, prompting a takeover by Decama Finance. The company raised 412 million shekels in Tel Aviv.

Global stock markets remain calm despite surging U.S. Treasury yields hitting 5.2%, but experts warn of potential spillover effects and rising risk levels in bond markets.

As 10-year US Treasury yields surge past 5% and debt hits $40 trillion, six leading CIOs from PIMCO, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton share portfolio strategies.

A macroeconomic review by IBI Investment House highlights rising US bond yields, stable inflation expectations, and robust tech-driven global stock market resilience amid shifting monetary policies.

Julius Baer researcher Afonso Borges analyzes whether demand for US Treasury bonds is truly weakening following a soft 5-year auction, highlighting market trends and Federal Reserve policy expectations.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank chief strategist Yoni Pening outlines rising US bond yields, inflation pressures, and an Israeli economic slowdown in July offset by a September credit card recovery.

State-owned missile engine manufacturer Tomer plans to raise up to 500 million shekels via institutional bonds to expand production lines amid surging global and domestic defense demand.

Bank of America warns investors to monitor two key indicators signalling a potential shift to Risk Off, as bond volatility surges and financial stocks weaken despite overall market resilience.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange indices plunged amid sharp Wall Street declines and a historic surge in US bond yields to levels unseen since 2008. Bitcoin dropped below $83,000.

Partner Communications announces an early redemption of Series Z bonds worth NIS 344 million to pave the way for a controversial NIS 500 million special dividend.

Julius Baer analysts examine global economic trends, predicting further US rate hikes, stable European rates, and resilient crypto adoption despite regulatory hurdles.

After a wave of fraud and financial scandals shook BVI debt issuances in Israel, the market faced a three-month freeze. Strawberry Inc. broke the hiatus with a 52 million shekel raise, but analysts warn that restoring investor trust will take a long time.

A Julius Baer economic review highlights that anticipated interest rate hikes matter less to markets than forward guidance and inflation projections.

A Julius Baer review analyzes global monetary shifts, focusing on anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes and the Bank of Japan's ongoing policy changes.

A new UBS report analyzes global market trends, including artificial intelligence investment forecasts reaching $1.2 trillion by 2027, alongside rising U.S. Treasury yields crossing the 5% threshold.

France faces a growing debt crisis as 10-year bond yields hit 4.54%, driven by a 117% debt-to-GDP ratio, political instability, and populist electoral promises.

Leader Capital Markets analysts report a gradual business recovery in Israel and project a deficit below target at 4.0%-4.2% of GDP, alongside global market updates.

Pasternak-Shaham's weekly review covers the robust Israeli stock market performance, surging US Treasury yields approaching 5%, inflation metrics, and major tech earnings.

UBS warns US midterm elections will not alter global economic trends like trade competition and defense spending, as analysts adjust congressional control probabilities.

Julius Baer’s latest economic review highlights rising oil risk premiums, contradictory US monetary signals affecting gold, AI market competition, and Japan's pension fund shifts.

The US Treasury announced a $6 billion bond buyback to support market liquidity and curb soaring yields, which hit 4.85% as investors sold off debt amid inflation and debt concerns.

Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot raised NIS 4.3 billion in its institutional offering after receiving robust market demand totaling NIS 6.8 billion across three different financial series.

Tidhar Group has raised 1.5 billion NIS in the institutional stage of its bond offering, drawing 2.1 billion NIS in total bids. The capital raised will fund ongoing operations and debt refinancing.

Bond yields are hitting highs not seen since 2008, but the US currency is not strengthening as expected. The bank's economists reveal new investment recommendations and identify preferred currencies.

The bank completed a massive move in international markets that drew billions in demand, with a rating higher than that of the state and at a lower interest rate compared to government bonds.

NewMed Energy, the energy partnership owned by the billionaire, has received exceptional trust from institutional entities in Israel and will issue a new series of long-term bonds that will support the development of the second phase of its flagship project.

After decades of zero interest rates, a dramatic change in the Japanese bond market is causing investors to repatriate billions of dollars. This shift could lead to higher mortgage and credit costs in the West.

Aya New York revealed in its Q2 2026 financial statements that it had pledged future income from assets already serving as collateral for its bondholders.

The Israel Securities Authority has launched a criminal investigation into Cimed Holdings Limited at the request of US authorities. The company is suspected of misappropriating tens of millions of dollars.

Despite a significant jump in revenue, the tech stock reacted with sharp declines in the latest reports. Experts reveal the investors' big fear and the new risk hovering over the AI market.

Sani Sanilevich, a former advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is taking his family's real estate firm to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The company aims to raise 200–250 million shekels through a bond issuance.

The moderation of inflation and the weakening of the US labor market are lowering the probability of a rate hike there in September. However, investors are still concerned and are pricing in the risk in long-term bonds. Now also in podcast version.

The rise in US bond yields is worrying investors, but UBS bank presents a positive outlook for stocks and identifies the safest investment channels for the near term.

When Horizon Investment House CEO Itay Lipkovich looks at the drama in US bond yields, he sees an opportunity: "When the Treasury intervenes in the market, stocks rise." Why is he looking for bargains specifically in the bond companies the market fears? And also: the tech giant he is convinced will surprise in a big way.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange research unit summarized the week, highlighting divergent index performance, significant capital raising in the debt market, and continued investor interest in mutual funds.