Fixed Income

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

Fixed Income

Contrary to misperceptions, single-stop inflation protection solutions don’t always work. Get our research paper to help you position clients for success.

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Investment Insights

Amid ongoing market volatility, actively managed bond SMAs can potentially help advisors tailor income, risk, taxes, and liquidity to client needs.
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Bond Insights

Municipal bonds might still offer attractive tax-advantaged income and relatively stable credit quality for investors who understand the risks.
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Two potential paths off the sidelines: shorter maturities, and high-yield corporate bonds for those who can accept credit risk. Start a conversation with this client-approved chart.
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Bond Insights

High-yield municipal bonds might be worth consideration by investors in higher tax brackets who are comfortable taking added risks.
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Commentary

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.
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Bond Insights

The Fed may stay on hold, but hike risks are rising. What might that mean for Treasury yields and bond portfolio positioning?
Bond Insights

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

A hawkish pivot by the Federal Reserve and resilient U.S. growth could keep the dollar strong, but its gains could be limited by any narrowing of the U.S. interest rate advantage.

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