As demand for bonds increases, so do bond prices and bondholder returns. The many different kinds of bonds.The Manual is a guide to agencies in discharging their duties under the State Budget Act and other applicable laws and regulations. After fluctuating at the beginning of the year, bond prices have been hit especially hard in recent weeks, sending their yields sharply higher. If investors see inflation accelerating, they are likely to demand higher interest rates to lend money. Worried about portfolio volatility but think you missed the peak opportunity for bonds? Brad Briner said the state may need to issue short-term debt in the near future to pay for Hurricane Helene expenses. It offers a sectorbysector analysis and a summary of how those views affect the Vanguard active bond funds.