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When interest rates rise, there’s still a place for fixed income in balanced portfolios
Fixed income investors might be taken by surprise if inflation rears its head this year. That’s because an Invesco study finds that 58% of fixed income investors interviewed aren’t concerned about rising inflation. Although most believe the global economy is on the path to recovery (again, 58%), those interviewed say the recovery isn’t via the […]
Though higher inflation expectations have lifted yields, the premium investors demand for inflation and interest rate risk isn’t likewise rising. But that could change. A TD report on the U.S. dollar and markets analyzes rising U.S. yields at the end of 2017. “After hitting a trough in September 2017, the 10-year yield rose approximately 30 […]
If you’re looking for U.S. tax cuts to contribute to market outperformance, you might be disappointed, as valuations are already high. Read: U.S. tax changes and market valuations See how Trump’s tax bill has affected two big banks Still, taking a close look at how tax changes affect U.S. corporates could pay off. “Investors need […]
What markets to watch this year
Tight U.S. credit spreads are beginning to widen as risk gets priced in