The Twist

The Twist

The TwistWallace R Nichols, MBA, JD, CFP
Published on: 11/09/2026

The 30-year drew its strongest demand of 2026 this week. The real fight is at the short end — and that is what decides the fourth quarter.

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Four Roads From Here: What the Bond Market Is Pricing

Four Roads From Here: What the Bond Market Is Pricing

Four Roads From Here: What the Bond Market Is PricingWallace R Nichols, MBA, JD, CFP
Published on: 05/05/2026

Four scenarios for Treasury yields — what each means for bonds, mortgages, and retirement.

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The Fed Held. Everything Else Sold Off. Here's Why That's the Point.

The Fed Held. Everything Else Sold Off. Here's Why That's the Point.

The Fed Held. Everything Else Sold Off. Here's Why That's the Point.Wallace R Nichols, MBA, JD, CFP
Published on: 18/03/2026

The Fed held rates and everything sold off anyway. Here's what Powell said, what he didn't, and what it means for your retirement portfolio right now.

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