Fixed Income

Read our views on trends in the fixed income market affecting bonds, CDs, and money markets.

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Bond Insights

Despite inflation pressure, tariffs and immigration policy are leading to slower job growth and consumer spending, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.
Commentary

From "how" to "why now," here are four things investors should understand about bond investing.
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Bond Insights

Although investing in in-state municipal bonds may have tax advantages, there can be good reasons to buy out-of-state munis.
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Commentary

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds vs. bond funds.
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The resilient job market has supported stock gains, but Washington policy has been a primary market driver so far this year.
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Bond Insights

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

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.
Bond Insights

We continue to suggest an "up in quality" fixed income bias for the short run, but investors can still consider some of the riskier parts of the fixed income market in moderation.
Bond Insights

The bill contains several tax-code changes that could affect municipal bonds, although we don't think it reduces the appeal of munis for high-income earners.

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