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Investors could see relief—and opportunity—as the rate-hike cycle unfolds

Volatility may increase as the Fed takes action, but today’s markets are creating opportunities for active managers

For bond investors, 2022 has been challenging. Inflation reached 40-year highs, the commodity bull market went into overdrive and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine created a reshuffling of the world order. Amid the uncertainty, bonds lost ground—the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index fell nearly 10% through mid May.1

What’s next for fixed income markets? Greg Peters, managing director and co-chief investment officer of PGIM Fixed Income, says there is good news and bad news. “I think volatility will continue to rise in the near term,” he says. “But, as the rate-hike cycle progresses, much of the uncertainty will recede. At that point, I think the volatility in bonds will recede as well.”

In three to six months, rates may have crested at a much higher level, and that’s when bonds may really help your portfolio.
Greg PetersManaging Director and Co-chief Investment OfficerPGIM Fixed Income

A new rate regime

The Fed raised its target Fed Funds rate by 50 basis points at its May meeting and indicated it may target a rate as high as 3.30% by mid-2023. The Fed is reacting to high inflation, but its aggressive policies could trigger a recession. “They deal with inflation indirectly, basically slowing down the economy and getting unemployment up,” Peters says. “But that indirect mechanism creates a high risk for error.”

Dislocations create value

It may be months before the volatility in bonds begins to subside, but recent market action has created pockets of value that could benefit active managers. Peters is seeing compelling valuations among high yield bonds. “We’re seeing real dislocations that could create a rising tide for active management,” Peters says. “In three to six months, rates may have crested at a much higher level, and that’s when bonds may really help your portfolio.”

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