Collin Martin
Collin Martin, CFA, is the Head of Fixed Income Research and Strategy for the Schwab Center for Financial Research. He is responsible for providing analysis and investor education in fixed income, with a focus on the taxable credit markets. Collin is a frequent guest on Bloomberg TV and Yahoo Finance, as well as numerous podcasts, and has been widely quoted in financial publications including The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Barron's and Reuters.
On Investing
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Collin Martin and Inga Rachwald discuss the critical role of diversification in constructing a multi-asset portfolio.
On Investing
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Winnie Cisar of CreditSights joins Collin Martin to break down today's corporate credit landscape, from inflation and ratings trends to AI spending and private credit risks.
On Investing
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Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin break down investor concerns around war, inflation, deficits, and the Federal Reserve.
On Investing
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As earnings season begins, Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin assess what corporate profits signal for both stocks and bonds. They also cover how geopolitics, tariffs, inflation, and a "Fed on hold" backdrop are shaping the outlook for markets.
Markets and Economy
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Rising oil prices and the historically inflationary aspects of war have changed expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy and have pulled Treasury yields higher.
On Investing
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What are some of the economic ripple effects stemming from the war in Iran?
On Investing
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Liz Ann interviews Jim Clark, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, about how understanding money basics is essential for building confidence, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility for young people.
On Investing
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Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.
Markets and Economy
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As widely expected amid rising oil, rates will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. However, four policymakers dissented. And Fed Chair Powell will stay as governor after his chairmanship ends.
Bonds
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Bond Insights
Volatility spiked as investors questioned the Federal Reserve's next move, adding to existing concerns about private credit markets. Here's why investors shouldn't overreact.
Fixed Income
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How private investors are influencing U.S. Treasury markets, and what it could mean for fixed income investors.
Bonds
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While occasional bouts of volatility are likely, we expect the fixed income markets to provide ballast for portfolios and are likely to deliver solid returns in 2026.