Category: Fixed Income

The investment outlook for fixed income remains a challenge.

While the risk cannot be dismissed entirely, in the big picture context...

In the context of low inflation and a stable dollar that means savers can finally expect some real return without having to own riskier assets.

Short-term interest rates increased during the quarter, as the Fed continued along the gradual path of hiking the Federal Funds rate

After years of near-zero returns, bond investors are benefitting from increasing short-term rates.

In the current environment, we see more attractive opportunities in shorter term bonds.