Investing in bond funds this week’s auction of 10-year

This week’s auction of 10-year Treasuries cleared at 4.27%, supporting the case for investing in bond funds as a defensive move amid geopolitical tension impacting equity risk premiums. The bank, which had suspended its targets after a settlement related to failings in anti-money laundering controls, expects to deliver between C$2 billion and C$2.5 billion in annualized cost savings. After holding rates steady for five straight meetings, the Federal Reserve decided to move rates lower by 0.25 percentage points at its latest meeting on Sept. 16-17, 2025. The Fed has been trying to balance the competing demands of rising unemployment and the inflation-producing impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariffs , which are only beginning to be felt. Analysts emphasize that investing in bond funds can outperform cash holdings as real yield stays positive, unlike inflation-eroded savings accounts.