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Mid-Year Muni Market Outlook
We suggest that muni investors consider taking advantage of the recent selloff by moving up in both credit quality and coupon structure, and moderately extending duration.
Mid-Year Credit Outlook
After the steep drop in prices during the first half of this year, yields on many corporate bond investments are at or near 12-year highs. While that is attractive from an income perspective, we still suggest a maintaining a defensive approach, as risks are rising.
Can't Find My Way Home
A spike in prices and interest rates has dealt a significant blow to housing affordability, elevating the potential for the housing market's weakness to dampen economic growth.
Recession: Risk in Reversals
Investors often notice the overall direction of markets; missed changes in asset classes under the surface could see a shark attack take a big bite out of unprepared portfolios.
Market Perspective: Price Shock
Inflation continues to run hot, raising the prospect that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy more sharply than expected—possibly tipping the U.S. economy into recession.
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Rational Buy & Sell Decisions
Schwab experts explain how to tune out market noise and make more deliberate investment decisions.
Common Options Mistakes
When it comes to options trading, education and awareness are important for establishing a strong foundation. Consider these common mistakes that traders often encounter.
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Fed Gets Aggressive
Sticky inflation leads Fed to give rates a bigger bump. Could change be on the horizon for the economy and the markets?
Fighting Investing Fears
We can be our own worst enemy when emotional and behavioral factors drive our investing decisions. So how do we get past them and make sound choices?
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Suddenly Alone—Getting Help
It's hard to focus on finances after losing a spouse. But there are resources to turn to for help and support.
