Recent data paints a bleak outlook for “core” fixed income. But there’s a broad opportunity beyond it that may help investors generate an attractive level of income and higher total returns while managing interest rate risk.

Ms. Murphy is an Analyst on the Fund Communications team at FS Investments where she focuses on developments in global and U.S. monetary policy. She also assists in messaging efforts across the firm’s suite of products, developing targeted communications and educational resources. Ms. Murphy holds a BBA in International Business and Finance from George Washington...

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