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Growth, sticky inflation, policy uncertainty and Treasury supply have pushed long-term yields to multi-decade highs. Kevin Flanagan outlines a barbell approach for investing in a “5% bond world.”
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The Fed may be entering a new era, and investors expecting easy rate cuts could be in for a surprise. Kevin Flanagan and Maggie Lucier explain why Kevin Warsh's approach could mean higher-for-longer rates, greater bond market volatility and a fresh playbook for fixed income investing.
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Inflation fears are back, with Treasury yields climbing sharply and markets now pricing in a potential Fed rate hike by 2027. Kevin Flanagan explains why the “inflation trade” has taken hold and makes the case for Treasury Floating Rate Notes as a key defense in today’s bond market.
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Treasury yields have surged despite geopolitical tensions, challenging their traditional safe-haven role amid rising inflation fears. Kevin Flanagan explains why Treasury floating rate notes may offer a more resilient way to navigate rate volatility and shifting market dynamics.
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Nearly 100% of the income from some Treasury ETFs may be exempt from state taxes—yet many investors overlook it. Kevin Flanagan and Clint Martin explain how understanding the state tax treatment of U.S. Treasury income, and reviewing WisdomTree’s annual tax supplement, can help reduce tax drag and improve after-tax returns.t
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With bond yields returning to more normal levels, investors are revisiting foundational fixed income strategies. Kevin Flanagan explains how WisdomTree’s suite of laddered, tax-aware bond Funds can help meet today’s income and diversification goals.
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Volatility in U.S. Treasury yields hasn’t spared any corner of the fixed income market, except one. Kevin Flanagan explains why Treasury floating rate notes (FRNs) offer stability without layering on credit risk, making the case for potential solutions like the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund.
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Treasury floating rate notes provide income without taking on duration risk—a key advantage while the 3-Month/10-Year Treasury yield curve remains inverted. Kevin Flanagan explores how the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR) could fit within an active/passive core fixed income portfolio. 
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With rate cuts now definitively expected by the bond market at the September FOMC meeting, some perspective is in order. In the third installment of the Money in Motion series, Kevin Flanagan discusses the implications of the new rate regime in U.S. Treasury yields and highlights the advantages of floating rate notes in this investment landscape. 
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As we entered this year, all eyes were on the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting trajectory. The question wasn’t “if” but “when” and “by how much.” However, recent developments have turned the narrative on its head. Kevin Flanagan discusses this shift and the effect on the markets. 
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2024 marks 10 years since the issuance of U.S. Treasury (UST) floating rate notes (FRNs) and the launch of our Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR). Kevin Flanagan discusses how USFR seeks to offer a solution for the current and prospective interest rate landscapes.
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The New Year is a great time to reflect on the previous year's accomplishments. Our Fixed Income team highlights our most successful fixed income products in 2023. 
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