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Fixed Income: FAQs

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

July 09, 2025

Washington: What to Watch Now

Passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" will postpone the debt-ceiling drama until 2027 and creates certainty on tax policy for years to come.

July 08, 2025


2Q Earnings: The Beat Goes On?

The earnings bar is fairly low for the second quarter, setting companies up for a potential easy jump—but there will likely be more focus on forward guidance.

July 07, 2025

Congress Passes Tax Bill

Congress approved the "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax-and-spending plan. Here are some of the key provisions for investors and taxpayers.

July 03, 2025

There Is No AI Without Energy

Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.

June 30, 2025

Munis: Mid-Year Outlook

Tax policy may continue to be a factor in the second half of the year, although Congress looks likely to maintain current tax brackets and the muni tax exemption.

June 27, 2025

Trading

Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
July 10, 2025
Stock Graph

Looking to the Futures

Ryan Hinsen
July 10, 2025
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
July 03, 2025

US stocks and economy

Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon on what's driving equity markets now

International stocks and economy

Director of International Research Michelle Gibley's take on the crosscurrents affecting international markets

Fixed income

Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones and strategists Collin Martin and Cooper Howard on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets

Government affairs

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Managing Director Michael Townsend on what matters most to markets and individual investors 

Election Reset: What's Next?

In a matter of minutes, the 2024 presidential race changed dramatically, generating lots of speculation and questions. So what are the facts, the next steps, and the timeline?

July 25, 2024 Michael Townsend