The Federal Reserve is widely expected to increase short-term interest rates this week.
March could be an important month for monetary policy shifts.
Last week, Congress was able to push back a fast-approaching deadline for raising the debt ceiling to December.
The municipal market continues to be a relative bright spot for core fixed income investors.
There are two key elements suggesting we are unlikely to see significantly higher interest rates by year end.
The fixed income markets have performed best in August.
Inflation has been rising and the Fed is watching.
Companies that fail to acknowledge changing dynamics may potentially face financially material impacts.
After one of the worst starts to a year for fixed income, returns may not get much better from here.