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Chart Of The Moment: Behind U.S. High Yield's Impressive Resilience

Home Investing Strategy Fixed Income Analysis Chart Of The Moment: Behind U.S. High Yield's Impressive Resilience. A look at performance shows high yield often has a resilience and risk-adjusted return potential all its own. In the opening weeks of the third quarter of 2024, the Russell 2000 has made up more than half of its underperformance.

CRE Gets Strangled, Corporate Bankruptcies Highest Since 2010, But Junk Bonds And Broad Financial Conditions In La-La-Land

Weekly Report: what happened at HYD last week (0715-0719)?

S&P 500 Earnings: Large-Cap Growth Corrects As High-Yield Credit Spreads Tighten

The Economics Of Corporate Bond Markets

Futures launch on both investment grade and high yield corporate bonds. Corporate bond futures allow investors to more precisely manage risk. U.S. Corporate bonds are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.s. Government. They have a higher correlation with equities than with Treasuries.

Weekly Report: what happened at HYD last week (0708-0712)?

Munis Gain Favor Amid Rising Taxes and Economic Uncertainty

Higher interest rates and expiring tax cuts lead to steeper tax bills. Growing US deficit and debt will likely pressure lawmakers to raise taxes. Tax-exempt status of munis increases their appeal. MacKay Shields is optimistic about municipal credit with upgrades outpacing downgrades. Investment in munis through mutual funds recommended to navigate municipal yield curve.

Global Market Perspectives Q3 2024: Losing Some Of The Shine

U.S. Growth is softening as lower-income households feel the bite of higher interest rates. There is U.S economic moderation, but cyclical upturns elsewhere. A first Fed rate cut could occur in September. Global inflation will unlikely reach central bank targets until late 2025.