Fixed Income

Read our views on trends in the fixed income market affecting bonds, CDs, and money markets.

Fixed Income

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Bond Insights

Answers to questions investors are currently asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality and other issues currently affecting fixed income investments.
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Bond Insights

Municipal bonds offer tax-adjusted yields, generally high credit quality, and other advantages that may make them attractive investments.
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Bond Insights

Bankruptcies by high-yield issuers have made headlines recently, but defaults have grown more common in recent years.
Fixed Income

Contrary to misperceptions, single-stop inflation protection solutions don’t always work. Get our research paper to help you position clients for success.
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Bond Insights

High-yield munis have extra risks and yields are low relative to investment-grade munis. However, investors in higher tax brackets may still want to consider a small allocation if it fits their risk tolerance.
Commentary

From "how" to "why now," here are four things investors should understand about bond investing.
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Commentary

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds vs. bond funds.
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Bond Insights

The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.
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Bond Insights

Should you avoid lower-rated, riskier investments like high-yield corporate bonds or bank loans? Not necessarily, but you should understand the risks.

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