Interest Rates

Which bond category has what it takes to outperform in the current landscape? Check out sector analysis and fixed income investing bracketology.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains how surprisingly strong data prints disrupted the markets in February.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz believes jobs data and the Federal Reserve’s most recent comments may be “just right” for an economic soft landing.

See how the higher interest rates of the past year have helped investment grade corporates and bank loans more than high yield bonds.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains why divergences in global monetary policy could be a key differentiator for asset class returns in 2023.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses the equity market’s November pivot, signs of deflation, the Fed’s two-sided risks, and policy changes in China.

Portfolio strategist Garrett Melson discusses improving valuations in fixed income, particularly investment grade corporate bond.

Portfolio strategists look ahead to the capital market forces in play for 2023, from inflation and Fed policy to asset headwinds, tailwinds and risks.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz reviews October’s positive stock market performance, mixed economic data, and the Fed’s ongoing battle to tame inflation.

As rising rates and inflation lead to fears of recession, there are steps investors can take to make fixed income holdings more resilient within their bond portfolios.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains how the strong dollar, global energy shock, and no end in sight for rate hikes are roiling the capital markets.

Portfolio strategists discuss topics including the path of inflation, supply chain dynamics, dollar strength and the markets’ reactions.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses the market reversal in August, Federal Reserve policy, labor market trends and the likely path of inflation.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz covers topics including July’s market rally, inflation, corporate earnings, dollar strength, and risks for recession.

With yields recently hitting 13-year highs and recession fears growing, are there opportunities in investment grade corporate bonds?

If the Federal Reserve is no longer buying bonds, what happens to bond prices?

Analysis of whether the equity market selloff has improved stock valuations relative to bonds.

Insurers around the world are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Low rates inflate liabilities, but regulation prevents insurers from pursuing alternatives.

The 2019 Global Retirement Index reveals three critical threats to retirement security – interest rates, demographics, and climate change – as well as what they mean for individuals and institutions.

Our 2019 Institutional Outlook explores the nine trends driving institutional strategy for 2019.