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.

See how the recent, rapid sell-off in stock and bond markets has impacted fixed income assets.

Upstream and integrated oil companies bounced back in September while midstream performance was negative. Risks in Colorado weighed on midstream sentiment. Retail investors are increasingly using funds to access the energy infrastructure space.

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.

Investment grade and corporate bonds are negative as interest rates steadily rise. See which fixed income assets are bucking this trend.

See how the drivers behind the long-running bull market are evolving as we reconcile strong economic data with markedly below-average Q3 earnings-per-share guidance.

See how spreads on corporate bonds have fared over the last 20 years, and why that might point to a prolonged search for income.

See how both sluggish economic growth and very low interest rates abroad are impacting U.S. rates.

Upstream and integrated oil companies struggled in August while midstream performance was mixed. MLPs continued their strong run as sentiment has turned more positive. Positive fundamentals drove solid Q2 earnings for many midstream companies.

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.