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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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.
Onward Archive

Some municipalities are more susceptible to weather-related risk than others. Here are three ways to help weather-proof your muni portfolio.
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Bond Insights

In our view, municipal bonds may offer attractive tax-efficient income potential, though elevated supply, an uncertain rate backdrop, and issuer dispersion may pose risks.
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Market Outlook

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.
Bond Insights

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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Bond Insights

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.
Bond Insights

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.
Investment Insights

War in Iran clouds the inflation outlook. Help clients navigate today's challenging times by talking with them about the potential benefits of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).

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