Why duration matters more than ever in fixed income markets

As central banks continue to adjust interest rates, second-round effects are coming into sharper focus for fixed income investors. These effects—where initial policy changes create further ripples throughout the economy—are putting duration strategies under increased scrutiny. With inflationary pressures still in play and uncertainty around future rate hikes, understanding how bond portfolios might react is critical. Investors are rethinking their exposure to long-duration assets, weighing the risks and opportunities that come with shifts in interest rate policy. Read the full article to...