IG bonds have turned negative over the past 9 months while HY has moved higher. This week’s chart looks at the impact of duration as rates rise.

How far will yields go — and why now?

Bonds were tested by a sharp interest rate spike and declined slightly alongside equities over the last two weeks of February but remained positive on the month, returning 0.35%. Loan prices remained firm, as the asset class outperformed bonds, returning 0.59%.

Energy was the top-performing sector in the S&P 500 for the second consecutive month.

Value stocks are showing signs of life as rates rise. This week’s chart looks at the change and suggests flexible mandates are more important than ever.

Why these structured credit investments deserve a second look, even in today’s tight spread environment

As Treasury yields jump, flexibility is key. This week’s chart looks at historical returns for credit when yields have risen quickly.

Credit markets have largely recovered from the pandemic. How could continued optimism impact investors?