Bonds

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.

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.

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.

Following a cold reception from institutional investors, the American real estate company Eagle Properties has cancelled its 500 million shekel bond issuance. The move leaves the offering's advisors and underwriters, including former Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon, without their projected 10 million shekel fees.

Due to a shortage of external directors, Israel Railways is unable to approve financial statements. The Securities Authority has warned that this paralyzes oversight and threatens the trading of the company's bonds.

Deutsche Bank economists warn of a dangerous combination of a jump in bond yields to 5.3%, high oil prices, and uncertainty surrounding new sanctions, which threatens risk assets and inflation.

The Swiss bank UBS has published a market review and recommends that investors re-examine their foreign currency exposure, amid concerns over the stability of US debt and the expected surge in the price of gold.

The US Treasury Department is considering using its General Account (TGA), which holds approximately $950 billion, to help fund its plan to increase government bond buybacks.

For nearly two decades, developed nations have grown accustomed to markets ignoring rising sovereign debt. However, a recent sharp sell-off in long-term government bonds suggests this era of complacency may be ending.

The yield on 30-year US government bonds has reached a two-decade high. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has initiated a bond buyback program to stabilize the market, while investor Ray Dalio warns that structural reforms are essential to avoid a crisis.

The Oranim Group, one of Israel's oldest construction firms, is looking to raise 600 million shekels on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The funds are intended to replace 523 million shekels in bank debt.

Nasdaq rises by 0.7%, but indices are on track to break a three-week winning streak. Bitcoin is heading for its sharpest weekly gain since March 2023. US 10-year bond yield remains almost unchanged. Oil prices show a slight increase, with modest gains in Europe.

A dramatic move by the US Treasury sent the dollar down and caused precious metals to jump by more than 4% in a day. Analysts are now estimating where the price will reach in the coming months.

While the dollar weakens against the shekel, another leading currency is recording an unusual strengthening of more than 3%, creating a surprising offsetting mechanism that directly affects investors and savers in Israel.

Trading in Tel Aviv will open against the backdrop of gains in Asia and a tailwind from Wall Street; dual-listed stocks will have a slight impact. The US Treasury's move calmed the bond market, but UBS recommends sticking to the short end. The rift in the Fed is deep, and Bank of America estimates: 3 more interest rate hikes this year. The reporting season in Tel Aviv is shifting gears: Altschuler...

Central banks around the world are fleeing from American debt and yields are hitting multi-decade highs. Psagot analyzes the direct impact on the local bond and mortgage market and recommends how to act.

The foreign exchange market is stabilizing following yesterday's sharp decline in the dollar. This morning, the dollar is trading unchanged at below 2.98 shekels, while the euro is up 0.2%.

Government bonds are breaking yield records around the world. Is the figure reflecting rising risks in the markets also an investment opportunity for bond enthusiasts? Experts estimate that the high yields are "changing investor considerations," but warn: "there are no free lunches."

An exceptionally stormy trading day ended in the US with a sharp turn in the bond market, an unusual jump in Bitcoin that led to a quick short squeeze, and dramatic news in a cancer vaccine trial.

What caused Bitcoin to break the $69,000 mark almost instantly, and what move by the US Treasury Department reignited the appetite for risk assets?

While eyes are turned to the security tensions, the Swiss bank EFG reveals the main factor that is wiping out billions and explains why some countries in the region are in much greater danger than others.

Real estate company Oranim is entering the stock exchange to raise approximately 600 million shekels through a bond issuance for its "Oranim al HaYam" project in Rishon LeZion.

Yields in the USA have crossed a worrying threshold and offer a low-risk alternative. At the Poriya investment house, they analyze the impact of geopolitical tension and identify the point at which it is worth selling dollars.

The trading day is expected to open with declines. The escalation between the USA and Iran is dragging Asian stock markets down, while oil prices continue to climb. Wall Street closed in the red yesterday, with chip stocks being a bright spot. Government bond yields worldwide are climbing to new highs, which is triggering a new wave of concerns. Also: a research firm predicts an upside of over 16%...

Government financing costs in several developed economies have hit their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis. Investors fear that the Middle East crisis will sustain high inflation.

While inflation in the USA continues to occupy global markets, UBS experts point to bonds as an asset class that can serve as both a source of income and a reliable portfolio hedging tool.

The American commercial real estate company owned by Allen Gross has approached bondholders with a request to defer the debt repayment date by three years. Following the request, bond prices (Series E) plummeted, reflecting "junk" yields.

The Chief Investment Officer of UBS explains why the market is misjudging interest rates and which solid asset will provide a significant buffer against potential losses.

The Swiss bank's economic review reveals new data on the massive fundraising of technology companies and explains why investor concerns about market distortion may be misplaced.

Trustees of the collapsed summer camp company Cimed have reached agreements to sell its assets, potentially allowing for full debt repayment to Israeli investors. Funds like Clearmark and Brosh, which purchased bonds after the collapse, expect significant returns from the realization of hidden value.

Partner bondholders, led by More Investment House and Kesem Mutual Funds, have opposed the company's request to approve an unusual 500 million NIS dividend distribution. Meanwhile, More led opposition to a request by Nofar Energy, resulting in the early redemption of two bond series.

Nofar Energy shares fell by 5.4% amid a dispute with the Securities Authority over financial covenants. The company will voluntarily redeem two bond series whose holders opposed the proposed changes to trust deeds.

Cimed has sold 23 summer camps in the US for $368 million, exceeding their book value by $24 million. The proceeds are expected to assist in repaying debts to institutional investors.

Renewable energy firm Nofar, led by Ofer Yanai, is in a dispute with the Securities Authority over the interpretation of its financial liabilities. This conflict could allow bondholders to demand immediate repayment of 2.2 billion shekels in debt.

The trading day on Wall Street is expected to open with a positive trend following yesterday's gains in tech giants. Asian markets are seeing declines, while investors await reports from AMD and SpaceX.

Rating agency Midroog has placed five series of Nofar bonds under review following objections from the Israel Securities Authority regarding the company's financial reporting. The regulator claims that Nofar has breached financial covenants, potentially granting bondholders the right to demand immediate repayment.

After yields soared to a 20-year high, the fear of a massive fire sale of bonds by one of the world's most powerful countries threatens to shake the global economy.

Julius Baer economists reviewed the Fed's decision to hold rates at 3.5%-3.75%. Despite market pricing, experts argue there is potential for further declines in US Treasury yields.

Negev Ceramics has returned to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange through a bond issuance, raising 87 million shekels. This marks the company's first appearance on the public market in 14 years.

A surge in oil prices and inflation fears are pushing bond yields upward, but unusually, the spreads between government and corporate bond yields are not widening sharply. We explore the drivers of this equation, the opportunities it presents, and how to start investing.

The development and construction company S. Baruch, owned by Arik Baruch and managed by his wife, has completed the institutional stage of a bond issuance, raising 58 million shekels with demand totaling 100 million shekels.