Fixed Income (January)
+ The Federal Reserve held rates steady in January, and interest rates ended the period modestly higher. Core bonds posted a slight positive return during the month.
+ High yield spreads moved tighter before widening at the end of the month as the expectation for the number of rate cuts in 2026 diminished. The asset class outpaced core bonds.
– Longer duration assets struggled as interest rates moved higher.
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