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For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.
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Certificates of deposit (CDs) and Treasuries both can offer steady, predictable investment income—but how to decide between them? Here are five factors to help you choose.
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Yields for preferred securities have generally risen more than corporate bond and long-term Treasury yields over the past few months, making them more attractive to investors.
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
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Higher oil prices have both positive and negative effects on the municipal bond market. Investors may want to evaluate their concentration risk.
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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.
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Taxable municipal bonds may be an attractive option for investors in lower tax brackets, but there are things investors should know before making a decision.
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Although municipal bonds pay interest that is generally exempt from federal and state income taxes, it's not always free from all taxes.
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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.