Fixed income trades amid the tariff tirade

Nuveen’s Global Investment Committee, led by CIO Saira Malik, delivers timely insights into fixed income strategy during a period of heightened market volatility driven by global trade tensions and tariff shocks.

Key Insights:

• Tariff Volatility: Sudden U.S. tariff hikes followed by partial delays created sharp swings in equities and bonds, clouding earnings season and investor sentiment.
• Fixed Income Impact: U.S. 10-year Treasury yields swung from 4.0% to 4.48% in a week, revealing sensitivity to shifting trade policy.
• Opportunities Identified: Preferred securities and municipal bonds show compelling yield-to-duration ratios, especially short-duration high-yield munis with strong demand and limited tariff exposure

Explore how Nuveen recommends repositioning portfolios for resilience and opportunity in a policy-driven environment.