Should you invest in bonds right now?
High-quality bonds are safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value.
From The Times
August 25, 2026

Volatility has returned to the bond market, making it hazardous to predict yields and prices. But bonds still have many virtues, our columnist says.

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