Fixed Income
Read our views on trends in the fixed income market affecting bonds, CDs, and money markets.
Fixed Income content
Bond Insights
The higher yields they currently offer can be a benefit for income-oriented investors, but those yields reflect the additional risks they face.
The wildfires may affect some municipal bond issuers in the devastated areas, but the impact to other California bonds or to the broader muni market is likely limited.
On Investing
Cooper Howard and Kathy Jones look at how climate events, like the fires in Los Angeles, could impact the municipal bond market.
On Investing
As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from muni bonds, investment-grade corporate bonds, and the fixed income markets in the new year?
Commentary
You're interested in investing in municipal bonds, but which type—general obligation or revenue—is best for you? We break it down.
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.
Bond Insights
Agency bonds issued by government-sponsored enterprises can offer slightly higher yields than U.S. Treasury bonds, without requiring bondholders to take on too much additional risk.
Commentary
From "how" to "why now," here are four things investors should understand about bond investing.
Onward Archive
Some municipalities are more susceptible to weather-related risk than others. Here are three ways to help weather-proof your muni portfolio.