What Is the Treasury Yield Curve?

The Treasury yield curve is an important economic indicator that, depending on its shape, can signal changes in market expectations and provide economic insight.

What Makes the U.S. Bond Market Appealing Now?

Worried about portfolio volatility but think you missed the peak opportunity for bonds? Find out what's happening in the bond markets and how you can still capture a good rate.

When to Consider Munis From Outside Your Home State

Although investing in in-state municipal bonds may have tax advantages, there can be good reasons to buy out-of-state munis.

Understanding Recent Volatility in the Bond Market

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin give an overview of recent developments in the bond markets. They cover corporate credit spreads, issuance, preferred securities, TIPS, and more.

U.S. Agency Bonds: What You Should Know

Agency bonds issued by government-sponsored enterprises can offer slightly higher yields than U.S. Treasury bonds, without requiring bondholders to take on too much additional risk.

What Does a Credit Analyst Do?

Carol Spain explains how a team of researchers evaluate different corporate bonds and make decisions in the fixed income markets.

Volatility: What to Do During Turbulence

Turbulent market conditions can make anyone nervous. Here's what investors should know about dealing with them.

Schwab Market Perspective: After the Landing

Has the Federal Reserve achieved an economic "soft landing"? A resilient U.S. economy suggests it may have.

7 Reasons to Consider Municipal Bonds Now

We believe municipal bonds currently offer a compelling balance of risk and reward for investors in higher tax brackets.

How to Build a Bond Portfolio

From "how" to "why now," here are four things investors should understand about bond investing.