Examining the Fed, Inflation and Interest Rates: An Update for Fixed Income Investors

In our recent podcast, we unpack the latest from the Fed, inflation outlook, interest rate forecast, and more. Discover historical context on tightening cycles and fixed income returns over 3 years post-hikes. Plus, a deep dive into risks, opportunities and attractive areas of the bond market.   Bonds rated AAA, AA, A and BBB are considered investment grade. Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index measures the performance of investment grade, fixed-rate taxable bond market and includes government and corporate bonds, agency mortgage-backed, asset-backed and commercial mortgage-backed securities (agency and non-agency). Bloomberg US CMBS AAA Index measures the market of US agency and US non-agency conduit and fusion CMBS deals rated AAA with a minimum current deal size of $300 million. Bloomberg US Corporate A-Rated Index measures the single-A rated, fixed-rate, taxable, corporate bond market. The indexes are unmanaged, market capitalization weighted, include net reinvested dividends, do not reflect fees or expenses (which would lower the return) and are not available for direct investment. Index data source: London Stock Exchange Group PLC. See diamond-hill.com/disclosures a full copy of the disclaimer  The views expressed are those of Diamond Hill as of November 2023 and are subject to change without notice. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.