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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Municipal Bond
Hospitals: Facing a New Reality
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
Great Expectations, Meet Arithmetic
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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