Collin Martin and Kathy Jones dissect the current environment for different types of bonds and bond investors.

The equity markets are diverging following some mixed earnings reports but are still on track for strong weekly gains following a three-day volatile rally.

Stocks rallied this week on hopes of trade de-escalation between the U.S. and China, though no official deals, or discussions, have been confirmed.

Eyes turn to earnings as Alphabet reports later, but jobless claims loom first. Trade hopes lifted stocks yesterday, but yields were volatile on weak demand despite soft data.

U.S. financial markets rebounded Wednesday as the rhetoric around tariffs and the Federal Reserve changed tones.

Investors digested Tesla results and await earnings from a host of firms, including AT&T and IBM. Bessent's trade update is also ahead as hopes for progress lifted stocks Tuesday.

Recent volatility has pushed yields to historically high levels, potentially creating opportunities in municipal bonds, especially for higher-net-worth investors.

Tesla reports following another sharp drop for stocks and Treasuries Monday. Earnings pick up but a Treasury auction also could be key. Any trade-related news might move markets.

Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.