Fixed Income
Read our views on trends in the fixed income market affecting bonds, CDs, and money markets.
Fixed Income content
Bond Insights
Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.
Bond Insights
Historically the United States dollar strengthens when U.S. Treasury yields rise. But the reverse happened in April after the White House announced widespread tariffs.
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.
Bond Insights
The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.
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.
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?
Onward Archive
Some municipalities are more susceptible to weather-related risk than others. Here are three ways to help weather-proof your muni portfolio.