Bonds
Read our views on trends in the fixed income market.
Fixed Income: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions investors are asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality, and other issues affecting fixed income investments.
Credit Spreads: Under the Radar, but Influential
Corporate credit spreads, whether investment grade or high yield, can often hint at hiccups in the stock market and the economy. But they tend to keep a low profile.
Navigating the 'Funky' Market Environment (With Helene Meisler)
Longtime market technician Helene Meisler joins Liz Ann Sonders to explore market trends, sentiment, and volatility, offering insights on the evolving investing landscape.
Why Are Munis Attractive Right Now?
Tariffs change directions again, and Cooper Howard discusses the appeal of municipal bonds.
Should the Fed Focus on Inflation or Unemployment?
Kathy Jones and Collin Martin break down the Fed's current predicament and what the future might hold for interest rates.
Why Is the U.S. Dollar Declining?
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.
The State of Rates and the Bond Market During Uncertainty
Collin Martin and Kathy Jones dissect the current environment for different types of bonds and bond investors.
Do You Know These 7 Bond Market Basics?
Mark Riepe is joined by Schwab's Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones to walk through seven fundamentals investors should understand about the bond market.
Preferred Securities: Balancing Yield with Risk
Preferred securities' yields may be appealing, but they almost always come with additional risks.
Markets React to a New Administration
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the policy proposals and legislation most likely to affect the markets in the coming weeks.