Kathy Jones
Kathy Jones is Managing Director and Chief Fixed Income Strategist for the Schwab Center for Financial Research. She is responsible for interest rate and currency analysis as well as fixed income education for Schwab clients and the public. She cohosts Schwab's On Investing podcast.


Markets and Economy
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders interviews Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, about how fundamental indexing works.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
Omnichannel
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the policy proposals and legislation most likely to affect the markets in the coming weeks.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
On Investing
What's new
Cooper Howard and Kathy Jones look at how climate events, like the fires in Los Angeles, could impact the municipal bond market.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
On Investing
What's new
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones examine why the economy continues to show resilience despite higher interest rates and inflation concerns.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

What's new
Markets and Economy
Bond Insights
Yields may trade in a wide range as markets work through issues in the new year. Navigating volatility may mean capturing higher nominal and real yields over the longer term.
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
What's new
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of slowing economic growth and higher inflation have risen.
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
On Investing
What's new
As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from muni bonds, investment-grade corporate bonds, and the fixed income markets in the new year?
Kathy Jones,
Liz Ann Sonders

Markets and Economy
On Investing
What's new
As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from U.S. stocks and the global markets in the new year?
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
On Investing
What's new
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.
Kathy Jones,
Liz Ann Sonders

Markets and Economy
On Investing
What's new
Uncertainty around future economic policies could translate to wait-and-see mode for many business leaders, the markets, and the Fed.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
On Investing
What's new
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions following the election, focusing on both the equity and bond markets.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
Omnichannel
On Investing
After a year of podcast episodes, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review some memorable moments and reflect on what's changed in this unique cycle.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones