Markets generally expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady in the near term, with most forecasts suggesting only one or two additional rate cuts for the remainder of 2026.
Credit spreads for corporate bonds are historically tight, suggesting that the market is pricing in a "soft landing" for the economy. Key Bond Categories to Buy available bonds to buy
The U.S. Treasury yield curve is largely upward-sloping. As of late April, the 3-Month T-bill yields 3.68% , the 10-Year Note yields 4.31% , and the 30-Year Bond yields 4.92% . Markets generally expect the Federal Reserve to hold
Based on recent analyst outlooks, the following sectors and specific instruments are currently prominent: 1. U.S. Treasuries (Safety & Core Income) Treasury yield curve is largely upward-sloping
Treasuries are often favored for their liquidity and state-tax exemption.
Diversified across maturities with a 3.9% SEC yield.