Asset Management
Bonds
Read our views on trends in the fixed income market.
Bonds content
We expect gears to shift as potential policy changes under the Trump administration add to uncertainty about inflation and the global economy.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Cooper Howard discuss how to build a bond portfolio, which bonds are suitable for retirees, and other aspects of fixed income investing.
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.
Bond Insights
We believe municipal bonds currently offer a compelling balance of risk and reward for investors in higher tax brackets.
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.
Commentary
You're interested in investing in municipal bonds, but which type—general obligation or revenue—is best for you? We break it down.
Bond Insights
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Collin Martin give an overview of recent developments in the bond markets. They cover corporate credit spreads, issuance, preferred securities, TIPS, and more.
Bond Insights
Agency bonds issued by government-sponsored enterprises can offer slightly higher yields than U.S. Treasury bonds, without requiring bondholders to take on too much additional risk.