Bonds
Read our views on trends in the fixed income market.
Bonds content
Bond Insights
Short-term bond yields are high currently, but with the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates investors may want to consider longer-term bonds or bond funds.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Cooper Howard interview Jane Ridley from S&P Global about how municipal bonds are rated.
On Investing
How have Q4 corporate earnings fared so far, and what's behind the strong demand for investment-grade corporate bonds?
Bond Insights
Credit quality in the muni market likely has peaked, but we believe states' strong rainy-day funds and other attributes will lend stability in the near term.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze new developments in the Fed's balance sheet and debate the role of risk in portfolio construction.
Market Commentary
Bank loan income may decline if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. That doesn't mean investors should avoid them altogether, but it's important to understand the risks.
On Investing
Former Fed economist Claudia Sahm discusses the December jobs report and the potential for rate cuts this year.
Market Outlook
Our current 10-year outlook highlights better opportunities for cash and bonds, primarily driven by higher starting yields, and a steady outlook for stocks.
On Investing
Kathy Jones discusses the Fed's latest decision and interviews former Fed economist Dr. Julia Coronado.