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Bond Insights

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

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Equities trend modestly higher amid improved stability in the banking sector as global regulators step in to stabilize markets.
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Crude oil futures lost ground as inventories grew last week.
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The banking crisis has sparked immense focus on financial stability; and with an attendant tightening in credit conditions, the risk of a formal recession has risen notably.
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Market surprises force investors—and the Federal Reserve—to re-evaluate yet again.
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Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
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What our experts think about today's market action.
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Although inflation may be receding, intermittent waves of price increases may cause investor uncertainty about the direction of economic growth and central banks' policy response.

Given the topsy-turvy nature of the market thus far in 2023, it remains crucial for investors to know what they are buying—especially as it relates to growth, value, and quality.
Bond Market Update – May 2020
Bond Insights

The latest perspective on the bond market from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, including a deep-dive on corporate and municipal bond markets.

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