Episode 80: Fixed-Income Outlook: Sunny with a Chance of Tail Risks
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Steve Brown discusses the fixed-income market outlook and economic strategies for the upcoming year.
Steve Brown, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income, joins Macro Markets to review current market conditions for bonds and discuss our economic outlook and portfolio strategy for the coming year. He shares his views on the incoming Federal Reserve chair, opportunities in credit and structured products, and the impact of artificial intelligence on markets and the economy. Related Content : AI’s Promise and History’s Lessons Our new paper addresses the economic and market implications of AI in the context of investment opportunities across infrastructure, equity, and credit markets. [Read Now] First Quarter 2026 Fixed-Income Sector Views Our investment team evaluates sectors across the fixed-income market. [Read Now] 10 Macro Themes Driving Markets in 2026 10 macroeconomic trends likely to shape monetary policy and investment performance this year. [Read Now] Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. In general, the value of a fixed-income security falls when interest rates rise and rises when interest rates fall. Longer term bonds are more sensitive to interest rate changes and subject to greater volatility than those with shorter maturities. High yield…
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