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Credit market commentary: September 2018
Strong corporate and economic data caused high yield bonds and senior secured loans to rally. High duration portfolios, like the Barclays Aggregate, continued to struggle amid rising rates. High yield bonds generated their strongest quarterly return since Q1 2017.
Traditional fixed income performance fades as rates rise
Investment grade and corporate bonds are negative as interest rates steadily rise. See which fixed income assets are bucking this trend.
Credit spreads reach a decade-plus low
See how spreads on corporate bonds have fared over the last 20 years, and why that might point to a prolonged search for income.
Credit market commentary: August 2018
High-duration fixed income, such as the Barclays Agg, performed well in August due to falling 10-year U.S. Treasury yields. Strong corporate earnings and U.S. economic data provided tailwinds for HY Bonds and Senior Secured Loans.
Hard to find income, even after 7 Fed rate hikes
Where will investors find income? Seven Fed rate hikes since 2015 have had only a small impact on yields.
Credit market commentary: July 2018
HY Bonds and Senior Secured Loans outperformed the Barclays Agg as retail inflows supported the leveraged credit markets on the back of strong monthly returns for U.S. equities.