Taxable Bond
During August, the yield on the 30-year Treasury Bond hit a post-Global Financial Crisis (GFC) high of 5.34%. Subsequently, Treasury Secretary Bessent surprised the market by announcing plans to increase the size of buybacks for longer-dated US Government Bonds, briefly pushing yields lower.
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Municipal Bond
Municipals posted mixed returns in August, with gains in shorter maturities but losses out longer.
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Taxable Bond
See why the growing divide between BB- and CCC-rated high yield bonds highlights the importance of credit quality and disciplined security selection.
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Taxable Bond
Preferred securities can offer attractive income, tax advantages, and diversification. Learn how they work, the risks to consider, and GW&K’s approach.
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Firm-wide
Book, podcast, and TV recommendations from across GW&K.
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Municipal Bond
Medicaid cuts pose new challenges for not-for-profit hospitals. GW&K examines which credits may face the most pressure — and how providers could adapt.
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Macro
Investors expect strong long-term stock returns. But what do today’s valuations imply? Bill Sterling puts those expectations to a simple arithmetic test.
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Municipal Bond
Municipals sold off in July, with intermediate bonds posting their first negative July since 2013, as rising Treasury yields and rich starting valuations outweighed strong technicals.
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Wealth Insights
Should your home be titled in a revocable trust? Learn the potential benefits, important considerations, and how it may fit into your overall estate plan.
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