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VGIT vs. IGIB: Which Bond ETF Offers the Better Buy for Income Investors?

VGIT offers lower volatility and lower fees, while IGIB delivers higher yields and has stronger recent returns. Which fits your portfolio?

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Fitch Warns Colombia’s Fiscal Deficit Could Near 7% of GDP in 2026

Fitch's lead analyst says Colombia's 2026 deficit could near 7% of GDP, calling the public finances the government's 'Achilles heel.' The post Fitch Warns Colombia’s Fiscal Deficit Could Near 7% of…

  • Colombia's fiscal deficit could approach 7% of GDP by 2026, according to Fitch Ratings.
  • Official target for 2026 deficit is 6.2% of GDP, but Fitch expects it to hover near 7%.
  • Government's fiscal rule was suspended in June 2025, leaving markets without a familiar guardrail.

Gum Wrapper Ingenuity

In 2001, 24/7 Real Media needed cash and decided to sell a piece of its business. A gum wrapper gambit by their general counsel helped close the long-shot deal.

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