Fixed Income

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

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Bond Insights

Recent volatility has pushed yields to historically high levels, potentially creating opportunities in municipal bonds, especially for higher-net-worth investors.
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Bond Insights

Markets were rattled by tariff announcements in early April. Here are three takeaways for investors considering preferred securities, investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds.
Bond Insights

Reviewing the basics can keep you from being caught off guard if your investment is returned to you before the stated maturity date.

Bear markets can pose a challenge to your financial goals. Here are seven tips for dealing with down markets.
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Market volatility is likely to rise as investors digest the president's plans.
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Bond Insights

The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.
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Bond Insights

Investment-grade floating-rate notes prices tend to be more stable than their fixed-rate counterparts, so they may be worth considering during periods of volatility.
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Bond Insights

Should you avoid lower-rated, riskier investments like high-yield corporate bonds or bank loans? Not necessarily, but you should understand the risks.
Bond Insights

Preferred securities' yields may be appealing, but they almost always come with additional risks.

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