Perspectives
Stay up to date on emerging industry issues and trends with Sage perspectives. From fixed income to sustainable investing, our experts cover a range of subject matter that is relevant to today’s advisors and consultants.
Fixed Income
The Starting Line for the US Yield Curve
January 6, 2025 — Two key components drive the shape of the yield curve: expectations for the short-term interest rate and expectations for the term. . . .
Insurance
Surveying the Insurance Industry: 2025
January 3, 2025 — A roundup of Sage’s top insurance reads by Greg Cobb, Sage Director of Insurance Solutions.
Municipal Fixed Income
The Most Wonderful Sector of the Year . . . for Munis
December 19, 2024 — Prepaid gas bonds are issued by municipal agencies to secure a long-term supply of natural gas or other form of energy. . . .
Municipal Fixed Income
A Deep Dive on Prepaid Gas Bonds
December 19, 2024 — Prepaid gas bonds are the fastest growing sector in the Intermediate Municipal Bond Index. It continues to offer a significant yield. . . .
Fixed Income
Fixed Income Year in Review
December 17, 2024 — As the year comes to a close, we revisit some of the key market themes and moves for 2024. The “rates. . . .
Fixed Income
Three Questions for 2025
December 9, 2024 — Fixed income markets face key questions that will shape their direction in the year ahead. Could the disinflationary trend of recent. . . .
Fixed Income
‘Tis The Season for Corporate Credit
December 2, 2024 — The combination of an economic expansion, an easing Federal Reserve, and expectations of expansionary fiscal policy have propelled corporate bond spreads to. . . .
Fixed Income
Guide to Bond Portfolio Expectations
November 30, 2024 — There are a few key mechanics to understand when investing in bonds. When purchasing a bond on the secondary market, two. . . .
Fixed Income
What SLOOS Tells Us About Credit and the Economy
November 18, 2024 — A Republican-controlled government should result in less regulation of the banking sector, potentially loosening rules and easing credit availability. Meanwhile, the. . . .