Bond ETFs at 5% Yields: How to Choose Between Short and Long Duration in Late 2026

With the 10-year Treasury near 5.3% and the Fed still leaning hawkish, bond ETFs offer real income again. Here’s how duration changes the risk and reward.
Fed Minutes Show Unanimous Hike, but Weak Jobs Data Cools October Odds

The Fed’s September minutes back further tightening, but a 29,000-job payroll print has pushed markets toward an October pause. What it means for rates, bonds and stocks.