In this episode, Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the current state of the bond market and the bull market in equities. They check out the volatility in bond yields, the significance of credit spreads, and the value of employment and inflation data.

Today, Kathy speaks with Carol Spain (), handling director and head of credit research for Schwab Property Management. Kathy and Carol delve into the intricacies of credit analysis, checking out Carol's distinct profession course, the function of credit analysts, and the current conditions in the credit market. They go over the characteristics between credit research and portfolio management, the patterns in credit spreads, and the factors affecting corporate credit quality. The conversation highlights the importance of comprehending both macroeconomic conditions and issuer-specific factors in credit analysis, while likewise attending to the outlook for credit opportunities and potential dangers in the market.

Lastly, Kathy and Liz Ann evaluate the schedule for next week's economic data and signs– and inform you which ones truly matter.

Read the article by Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon on the bull market, "Is the Two-Year-Old Booming Market 2 Legit 2 Quit?" ()

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