Taxable Bond
Taxable Bond Snapshot February 2026
February delivered strong returns as Treasury yields fell — plus what wider spreads and rising volatility mean for taxable bonds.
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Municipal Bond
Municipal Bond Snapshot January 2026
Entering February, the outlook for municipal bonds remains favorable: Supply and demand are broadly in balance, credit quality is strong, and tax-equivalent yields are attractive.
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Taxable Bond
Taxable Bond Snapshot January 2026
The US Aggregate Bond Index delivered a modest 0.11% return in January, as spread tightening and carry in corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities more than offset a small increase in Treasury yields.
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Municipal Bond
State of the States 2026: Strong Fiscal Footing Amid Tighter Conditions
With record Rainy Day Funds and cautious budgeting, US states head into 2026 well equipped to manage slowing growth, cost pressures, and policy shifts.
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Municipal Bond
Municipal Bond Market Commentary – 4Q 2025
Municipal bonds closed 2025 strong, driven by curve shifts, steady demand, and active opportunities as the market enters 2026 with resilient fundamentals.
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Taxable Bond
Taxable Bond Market Commentary – 4Q 2025
Taxable bonds posted solid gains in 4Q25 as Fed cuts, lower front‑end rates, and strong corporate and securitized performance supported the sector.
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Taxable Bond
Taxable Bond Snapshot December 2025
The fixed income market gave back some ground in December but delivered a solid performance for 2025 — bonds returned their best annual gain since 2020.
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Municipal Bond
Municipal Bond Snapshot December 2025
Munis were steady in December, consolidating gains for the second month in a row. Tax-equivalent yields are compelling: some finished 2025 at their highest year-end levels since 2010.
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Taxable Bond
Financing the Future: Credit Perspectives on the AI Investment Boom
GW&K’s Director of Taxable Bond Research examines the implications for debt investors and the evolving credit landscape as AI-driven investments transform balance sheets and market dynamics.
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