Macro
The Midterm Market Pattern
History suggests the 15 months surrounding a midterm election have been favorable for stocks—but interim declines are common, making patience and discipline essential.
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Taxable Bond
Taxable Bond Snapshot September 2026
Yields moved significantly higher across the curve in September, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) delivered a rate hike for the first time since 2023.
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Macro
Why Bonds Are Paying More
Bond yields have risen as investors reassess Fed policy, inflation and the cost of lending for longer. Global Strategist Bill Sterling explores what higher starting yields mean for bond investors.
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Wealth Insights
Gifting Wealth to the Next Generation: Choosing the Right Account
Explore UTMA/UGMA accounts, 529 plans, and 530A Accounts, and learn how families can align gifts for children and grandchildren with their broader financial goals.
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Taxable Bond
Taxable Bond Snapshot August 2026
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
Municipal Bond Snapshot August 2026
Municipals posted mixed returns in August, with gains in shorter maturities but losses out longer.
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Taxable Bond
The Importance of Credit Quality in High Yield
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
Understanding Preferred Securities: Features, Benefits, and Risks
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
On Our Radar: Summer Edition
Book, podcast, and TV recommendations from across GW&K.
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