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A strategic buy point for fixed income

The case for the Fed’s shift back to cutting rates has been supported by a steep slowdown in the pace of hiring over the past several months as businesses braced for the impacts of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.
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Bond traders lean into ‘sweet spot’ amid doubts over Fed path

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has signaled a path to rate cuts, but the decision remains tough with signs of labour market softening on one hand, and stubborn inflationary pressures on the other.
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Preparing your bond portfolio for the Fed’s next moves

The US has enjoyed a competitive edge in growth, technology and market performance. But this advantage is being challenged by slower growth prospects, erratic policy decisions and diminishing corporate moats.
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Turning East: The appeal of Asian bonds amid uncertainty over US policy credibility

The US' growth and inflation backdrop supports a patient rate policy, but dissenting voices in the Federal Open Market Committee seem to be growing in number and there is mounting pressure from the Trump administration to cut rates.
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Bond markets steady as Fed stays on hold

Bond market volatility, once rare, is becoming routine as a result of policy uncertainty.
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As interest rates normalise, private credit can help portfolios

Investors are concerned primarily with the implementation of macro policies, with the current policy environment leading to increased market anxiety.
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Managing risks and finding opportunities in fixed income

The market generally expects the Fed to cut interest rates twice this year, but the final number of cuts may be more than expected.
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Weakening economy supports prospects of US Treasuries

The sterling credit market has gone from being a go-to for companies looking to raise very long-dated debt, to being worth less than 4 per cent of the global total.
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London’s credit market is drying up as UK PLC raises debt abroad

The earnings yield of the S&p 500, which measures how much investors are willing to pay for each dollar of corporate profit, has dropped to 3.95 per cent, about half percentage point below 10-year bond yields.
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Long-bond revolt pressures 60/40 comeback in chaotic market

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