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Content with Christina Shaffer
CFA®, Senior Fixed Income Research Analyst, Schwab Center for Financial Research

As a Senior Fixed Income Research Analyst for the Schwab Center for Financial Research, Christina conducts analysis on the broad fixed income markets with a focus on quantitative research and projects. Christina’s research contributes to both the views and publications of other members of the fixed income strategy team.

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Christina Shaffer
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December 23, 2021
A change in fundamentals could make international bonds more attractive.
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Kathy Jones
Christina Shaffer
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September 07, 2021
We believe it can, at least in the short term.
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Kathy Jones
Christina Shaffer
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August 11, 2021
Although the prospect of the Federal Reserve tapering its bond purchases has unsettled markets in the past, we expect it to be more orderly this time around.
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Kathy Jones
Christina Shaffer
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July 02, 2021
Rising Treasury yields, declining commodity prices, and China’s credit pullback darken the picture for EM bonds.
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Kathy Jones
Christina Shaffer
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May 17, 2021
Although a modest rise in inflation may lift longer-term bond yields, investors can take steps to navigate the changes.
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Collin Martin
Christina Shaffer
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May 06, 2021
The pace of inflation—from below 2% to greater than 4%—has a big impact on the performance of various asset classes.

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