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The Results Are in…Now on to 2028
Samuel Rines
Bradley Krom
Kevin Flanagan

The Results Are in…Now on to 2028

A slower AI buildout could ease financing pressures on technology companies, while reduced trade uncertainty may support equities abroad. Sam Rines, Bradley Krom and Kevin Flanagan assess how the election could affect infrastructure spending, Treasury borrowing and portfolio positioning through 2028.

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Higher Bond Yields Go Global
Kevin Flanagan
Maggie Lucier
Kevin Flanagan, Maggie Lucier

Higher Bond Yields Go Global

Sovereign bond yields are reaching multi-year highs across the U.S., Japan, Germany and the UK as deficit spending, inflation concerns and central bank tightening reshape the global fixed income landscape.

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Bessent & Warsh Go Down the Jackson Hole
Kevin Flanagan

Bessent & Warsh Go Down the Jackson Hole

Treasury yields have climbed to levels not seen since before the 2007 Financial Crisis, and the Treasury Department’s latest buyback push barely dented the trend. Kevin Flanagan examines why the bond market remains in “selling on strength” mode ahead of Fed Chair Warsh’s first Jackson Hole appearance.

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Are Bessent’s Hands Tied?
Kevin Flanagan
Maggie Lucier
Kevin Flanagan, Maggie Lucier

Are Bessent’s Hands Tied?

The 10-year Treasury yield has repeatedly snapped back into a 4.0%–4.5% range despite bouts of market volatility. Kevin Flanagan and Maggie Lucier analyze why speculation around Treasury Secretary Bessent capping long-term yields may be overstated, and why employment, inflation, and Treasury supply remain the real drivers.

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Is “Selling America” Fake News?
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Kevin Flanagan

Is “Selling America” Fake News?

Foreign investors held a record $9.27 trillion in U.S. Treasuries at the end of 2025, even as “Selling America” fears made headlines. Kevin Flanagan analyzes the latest Treasury International Capital (TIC) data and makes the case that, despite geopolitical tensions and market anxiety, global demand for Treasuries remains firmly intact.

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Don’t Overlook the State Tax Exemption on U.S. Treasury Income—It Could Be Costly
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Kevin Flanagan
Clint Martin
Kevin Flanagan, Clint Martin

Don’t Overlook the State Tax Exemption on U.S. Treasury Income—It Could Be Costly

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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Trump, Powell & Rates: Tariffs On, Tariffs Off
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Kevin Flanagan
Samuel Rines

Trump, Powell & Rates: Tariffs On, Tariffs Off

From the back-and-forth headlines on tariffs to Powell’s cautious Fed messaging, investors face a summer of policy-driven volatility. Kevin Flanagan and Samuel Rines unpack the latest developments in tariffs, tax bills and Treasury markets, and explain why staying grounded in fundamentals is more important than ever.

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