Highlights from the week of April 4– April 10, 2025.

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As policy uncertainty clouds the economic horizon, how much of this year’s market volatility is being driven by sentiment, and how much is declining fundamentals? Our experts take a look.

As stocks react to the chaotic tariff rollout and deteriorating confidence, bonds are quietly adjusting to a slower-growth outlook. It’s a direction we’ve prepared for in our fixed income portfolios.

The current backdrop offers opportunities from stable labor markets supporting strong real household income growth, but policy uncertainty could disrupt markets.

Amid the barrage of headlines, it’s tempting to react to every juke the market throws at you. Where should you focus instead? Start with these three trends.

While high starting yields should provide a buffer against potential volatility, credit selection will be critical as dispersion within and across sectors increases.

Inflation is cooling, the economy is resilient and starting yields offer a cushion against further rate volatility—there’s a lot to like about fixed income in 2025.

America’s economy is riding high into the new year, lifting investor expectations skyward. Our panel discusses what could propel (or derail) markets in 2025.

As investors prepare for the effects of higher-for-longer rates and a new administration in 2025, we offer five themes we think will drive fixed income markets in the first half of the year.