Treasuries rise as falling oil eases pressure on Fed

Treasury yields declined on Tuesday as oil prices dropped significantly. This decrease followed reports of progress toward resolving the Iran conflict. Lower oil prices reduced inflation expectations and Fed rate hike forecasts. The two-year note yield reached its lowest point since late July. The benchmark ten-year yield settled at 4.62 percent.

Building an emergency fund? Here’s when a sweep-in FD beats a liquid fund & when it doesn’t

Sweep-in fixed deposits and liquid funds offer better returns than savings accounts. Sweep-in FDs provide immediate access for money needed within a week. Liquid funds become more attractive for holding periods around three months. Combining both options balances liquidity, returns, and flexibility effectively. Taxation differs, with FD interest taxed as it accrues and fund gains…