10-year yields see little movement over the past decade
With interest rates hovering at such persistently low levels through the past decade and with little expectation for any increase in short-term rates, investors could continue to face difficulties generating income within their traditional fixed income allocations.
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Fed doubles down on its tools to keep rates low
Get more insight into the Fed’s expanding commitment to keeping short-term interest rates low and what that may mean for income investors.
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Government bonds decline on global growth concerns
This week’s chart shows how a worsening outlook on global growth is impacting government bond yields and income-seeking investors.
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Inflation expectations remain near the Fed’s target
See where inflation expectations are trending and how this connects with short-term interest rates in the foreseeable future.
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Rate expectations move from hike to cut
Get more context on how the Fed’s recent dovish turn is impacting market expectations of a rate adjustment.
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A much slower Fed, now on hold?
See why a growing consensus among FOMC members thinks patience is needed regarding monetary policy – and what that may mean for income investors.
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