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Bond Insights

Floating-Rate Notes: 4 Key Considerations

Investment-grade floating-rate notes prices tend to be more stable than their fixed-rate counterparts, so they may be worth considering during periods of volatility.

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Fed Holds Steady, Cites "Elevated Uncertainty"

The Fed held the federal funds rate steady and signaled two rate cuts this year, despite expecting inflation to remain elevated.

Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress managed to avoid a government shutdown, but Democrats are divided on strategy.

A Future Uncertain: Recession Coming?

Recession fears have risen sharply of late as economic soft data have rolled over, upping the risk that hard data start to catch down.

Commentary

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

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Schwab Market Perspective: Recession Risk Rising?

Unpredictable U.S. tariff policy has heightened concerns about a potential U.S. economic recession.

Making International Great Again?

Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Recent Questions From Investors

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones answer recent questions from investors, covering topics such as tariffs, bond yields, the Federal Reserve, and more.

Bond Market Update – May 2020
Bond Insights, Market Commentary

Bond Market Update – March 2025

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