Fixed income
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What types of bonds fare best following yield curve inversions
Yield curve inversion alert—one of the most potent historical harbingers of economic recession flashed red recently. Find out what to do now.
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The outlook for interest rates in 2019: gearing up for the Fed’s shift into neutral
After three years of slowly raising interest rates, the Fed may have finally reached neutral territory. We take a closer look at the implications for bond markets.
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Cleared for takeoff: seeking income opportunities in airport municipal bonds
Airport projects can present some of the most attractive opportunities in today’s municipal bond market, thanks to tailwinds that point to strong growth prospects for U.S. airports.
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Which fixed-income strategies work best in different interest-rate environments?
Longer-term yields can be unpredictable. We take a closer look at which fixed-income strategies have held up best in different rate environments and offer some tips on how you can prepare your portfolio for whatever's next.
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At 2%, a little inflation goes a long way
With inflation finally ticking up to 2%, will the Fed start hiking rates at a more aggressive pace? We take a closer look.
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The case for emerging-market debt
Once a tactical allocation for investors with high risk tolerances, emerging-market debt today is a changed landscape. See why we think it has a role to play in a range of portfolios.
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How low can they go? Weighing the outlook for credit spreads after tax reform
Corporate bond valuations are already tight. With companies poised to reap the benefits of tax reform, can credit spreads get even tighter? Take a closer look.
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Bond market turbulence: putting the recent volatility in context
Long-term yields are up sharply in recent days. We take a closer look at what’s been driving that volatility and what may be in store over the near term.
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Flexible is the new core: fixed-income investing for the next 30 years
With interest rates on the rise, investors may be in for a rude awakening when they discover how much risk they're taking in their core bond allocations. See why we believe a flexible approach is better suited to today's markets.
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Emerging-market debt or equity? Exploring a tale of two markets
When it comes to emerging markets, are stocks or bonds the better buy? We take a closer look at the merits of these surprisingly different markets.
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