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Bond Insights
Although municipal bonds pay interest that is generally exempt from federal and state income taxes, it's not always free from all taxes.
Commentary
Some soft data metrics have started to rebound sharply and catch back up to relatively resilient hard data, but it's too soon to say whether the gap is definitively closing.
Commentary
Economic data and policies out of China are typically delayed until mid-March. Stock volatility may be prevalent until initiatives are clarified after the Lunar New Year.
Commentary
Stocks are coming off another banner year, but strength has bred a frothy sentiment environment, which continues to loom as a risk for likely coming volatility.
Market Outlook
Stay on track in 2025 to reach your financial goals by anticipating tax changes, managing inflation concerns, and being aware of risk management costs.
Bond Insights
Strong 2024 performance may be tough to replicate given tight credit spreads, but we still have a favorable view on corporate bond investments given the strong economy.
Market Outlook
The bond market is caught between the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates and the risk of higher inflation and federal debt levels.
Market Outlook
International markets are expected to clear the hurdles of uncertain trade policy, tighter fiscal policy and slower than average economic growth to support solid overall returns.
Commentary
You're interested in investing in municipal bonds, but which type—general obligation or revenue—is best for you? We break it down.