Fixed Income
Read our views on trends in the fixed income market affecting bonds, CDs, and money markets.
U.S. Agency Bonds: What You Should Know
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.
Schwab Market Perspective: After the Landing
Has the Federal Reserve achieved an economic "soft landing"? A resilient U.S. economy suggests it may have.
7 Reasons to Consider Municipal Bonds Now
We believe municipal bonds currently offer a compelling balance of risk and reward for investors in higher tax brackets.
How to Build a Bond Portfolio
From "how" to "why now," here are four things investors should understand about bond investing.
Rate Cuts Begin, but It's the Message That Matters
As the Fed begins cutting rates, it's important for investors to understand what data the Fed is watching and how that might be a guide to the pace and timing of future actions.
CD or Treasury? Five Factors to Consider
Certificates of deposit (CDs) and Treasuries both can offer steady, predictable investment income—but how to decide between them? Here are five factors to help you choose.
Federal Reserve: On the Road Again
While the pace of Federal Reserve cuts is in question, all roads lead to lower interest rates.
High-Yield Bonds: Are They Attractive Now?
High-yield bonds have been one of the best-performing bond investments so far this year, but there may be better entry points down the road.
Bond Market: Shaken, Not Stirred
Bond prices whipsawed over the past month as volatility spiked across markets. What's next for fixed income markets?
What's the MOVE Index and Why It Might Matter?
The MOVE Index, a.k.a the "VIX of bonds," helps investors track volatility across U.S. Treasuries. Sometimes, it can signal future action in equities.