Credit indices fell alongside equities in October, while rising interest rates weighed heaviest on the Barclays Agg. Equities and high yield credit declined in a volatile trading month. Senior Secured Loans generally held steady and captured upside to October’s rising rates, which caused the Barclays Agg to trade down.

See what’s behind recent market volatility and why investors may be wise to prepare for more in the months ahead.

Core inflation | Real interest rates | Global interest rates

See why a passive management strategy and rising rates may not mix when it comes to fixed income assets.

Unemployment rate | Business investment | Household wealth | 2-10 spread

If the yield curve inverts, will a recession follow? Not necessarily, given how far from normal the current expansion and Fed rate hike cycle are. We believe investors should instead watch out for volatility sparked by recession fears and prepare for especially challenged traditional income sources.

See why increased volatility and minimal returns across domestic and global markets could continue through the year end.

Read why investor expectations of near-term volatility have jumped this month, and why more volatility may be on its way.