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Bond Insights

Understanding Mortgage-Backed Securities Investing

Residential mortgage-backed securities, or MBS, are a big part of the securitized investment market. Here's what to know about MBS investing.

Bond Insights

Buying a Muni Below Par? Reasons to Think Twice

Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.

What Is a Tariff and How Does It Work?

Tariffs have long been part of U.S. economic policy, but big changes can disrupt markets and trade. Here's a quick overview of some questions investors may have.

Why International and Why Now

The shifting change in market leadership to international outperformance may call for a portfolio review to assess overexposure risks.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Why Are Munis Attractive Right Now?

Tariffs change directions again, and Cooper Howard discusses the appeal of municipal bonds.

Hate It or Love It: Sentiment's Message

The April plunge in stocks ushered in a huge washout in investor sentiment, but more so on the attitudinal side as opposed to the behavioral side.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Should the Fed Focus on Inflation or Unemployment?

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin break down the Fed's current predicament and what the future might hold for interest rates.

Tariffs: Q1 Impacts and Q2 Negotiations

A look back at the impacts of tariff announcements last quarter, and what we might expect from tariff negotiations during the 90-day implementation delay in Q2.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Is Confidence Eroding in U.S. Investability? (With Dario Perkins)

Liz Ann Sonders and Dario Perkins of TS Lombard discuss the potential for a recession, the labor market, the Fed's next move, and more.