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Global trade is being redefined through structural tariffs and new alliances. This week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan is joined by WisdomTree Macro Strategist of Model Portfolios, Sam Rines and Head of Equity Strategy, Jeff Weniger to discuss how investors should position for the next phase of global macro realignment. Basis Points: 1/100th of 1 percent. Please see the WisdomTree Glossary for Definitions of terms and indexes: https://www.wisdomtree.com/glossary [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbndHOVE4blBkWnk2R040UFI0enNvTXVzamRfd3xBQ3Jtc0tsSUJYbU1BMU03T09hVUs1a3V4cVZaNlhrbDRFRmgxdVBkck1mRXhrbTQ3eVl4aTlpS2p1OFdHOXNDVkxUT21wcHBYODUyY1hrVHhJSlBuOHdqdEhiRGdQZ0tFM1FtT1ZrRXBjSGZia3ZUSGppN01JRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisdomtree.com%2Fglossary&v=AeBe77UNezQ]

April brought heightened volatility to the financial markets, reinforcing the value of an active-passive barbell strategy for fixed income investing. This week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan explains how a repositioning in the Bianco Research Fixed Income Index supports a responsive, active core bond strategy in turbulent times. Basis point: 1/100th of 1 percent. Bianco Research Fixed-Income Total Return Index: The Bianco Research Fixed Income Total Return Index seeks to outperform a comparable baseline neutral portfolio of fixed income securities.

With interest rates returning to more normalized levels, municipal bond yields are drawing renewed attention—and investors are looking for time-tested strategies to navigate this evolving landscape. This week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan is joined by Rick Harper to introduce the WisdomTree Core Laddered Municipal Bond Fund (WTMU) and the WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal Bond Fund (WTMY), combining the consistency of laddered bond strategies with the active credit expertise of Insight Investment Management. Basis point: 1/100th of 1 percent. Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index: Measures the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Municipal bond market. Obligor: refers to a bond issuer who is contractually bound to make all principal repayments and interest payments on outstanding debt.

Uncertainty remains the defining theme as investors await the April 2nd tariff announcement. In the latest episode of Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan is joined by Sam Rines (Macro Strategist at WisdomTree) and they break down how Trump’s trade stance, Powell’s Fed, and interest rate expectations are shaping market dynamics.  Basis Points: 1/100th of 1 percent.

The Fed just hit pause, again, at the March FOMC meeting, keeping rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% amid economic uncertainty. With policymakers in “wait and see” mode, this week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan breaks down what’s driving the decision and what it means for fixed income investors. Basis point: 1/100th of 1 percent.