Short-term yields are falling faster than long-term yields as the Fed eases, creating a "steeper" curve. This rewards investors who move out of cash or money market funds into intermediate durations. Strategy Highlight BND Broad U.S. exposure; stable core holding. Tax-Exempt VTEB
: With the Federal Reserve expected to stabilize rates between 3.00% and 3.50% by year-end, intermediate bonds are well-positioned to offer a blend of high coupon income and potential capital appreciation if rates drift lower. what bond funds to buy now
: "Investment-grade" corporate debt is favored over high-yield (junk) bonds right now. While yields are attractive, credit spreads—the extra yield over Treasuries—are at multi-decade tights, meaning riskier bonds offer less "cushion" if the economy softens. Short-term yields are falling faster than long-term yields
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