Higher corporate yields may make fixed-income investments more appealing to retirees.
For retirees, higher yields on corporate bonds can increase the appeal of fixed-income investments. The demographic relationship does not establish that retirees have already shifted their holdings.
Treasury yields affect bond prices and company borrowing costs. A rise in those yields generally puts bond prices under pressure, while companies may pay more to borrow.
Fed policy and incoming economic reports may affect Treasury yields and the wider bond market.
