Bond Insights

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December 23, 2021
A change in fundamentals could make international bonds more attractive.
October 18, 2021
Where does the fixed income market go from here?
September 15, 2021
The bond market has been in hibernation for months, and investors may have become complacent about risks.
August 11, 2021
Although the prospect of the Federal Reserve tapering its bond purchases has unsettled markets in the past, we expect it to be more orderly this time around.
July 02, 2021
Rising Treasury yields, declining commodity prices, and China’s credit pullback darken the picture for EM bonds.

Why the Yield Curve Matters

February 24, 2020 4:11 PM EST
What is the yield curve, and why does it matter to investors?

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