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Content with Kathy Jones
Senior Vice President, Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Schwab Center for Financial Research

As Senior Vice President and Chief Fixed Income Strategist for the Schwab Center for Financial Research, Kathy is responsible for interest rate and currency analysis as well as fixed income education for investors at Schwab.  Jones has covered global bond, foreign currency and commodity markets extensively throughout her career as an investment analyst and strategist, working with both institutional and retail clients.  
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Kathy Jones
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May 12, 2021
Although we expect higher prices over the next few years, a return to that level of inflation is unlikely.
Schwab Market Perspective: Springing Forward
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Liz Ann Sonders
Jeffrey Kleintop
Kathy Jones
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April 16, 2021
The U.S. economy remains on solid footing, continuing to move into a period of exceptional growth.
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Kathy Jones
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April 14, 2021
Each bond bear market is unique, but we believe with the right strategy, they can be manageable.
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Kathy Jones
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March 18, 2021
Easy monetary policy and rising federal budget deficits could undermine confidence in the dollar, but its role as the dominant global currency looks secure.
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Kathy Jones
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March 19, 2021
Despite yields at near-historic lows, bonds can still be a bulwark against stock market declines.
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Kathy Jones
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February 26, 2021
The spike in U.S. Treasury bond yields sent ripples throughout global markets.
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Kathy Jones
Christina Shaffer
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February 11, 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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Kathy Jones
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January 15, 2021
In many ways, it appears that the market is disconnected from the current state of the economy and politics.
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Kathy Jones
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November 18, 2020
Ten-year Treasury bond yields may rise as high as 1.6% in 2021, reflecting prospects for faster economic growth.
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Kathy Jones
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October 16, 2020
Given current low yields, some investors wonder whether bonds can continue to provide diversification in a portfolio. Here’s why those fears may be overblown.

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