Increased volatility in US interest rates is prompting markets to reassess their expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve. In this environment, high-quality mezzanine bonds represent a compelling option for investors' portfolios. These bonds offer attractive yields, favorable valuations and a longer profile, which is especially favorable if the Federal Reserve decides to cut rates. Furthermore, they can potentially provide a negative return correlation for stocks.

Join Jonathan Duensing, CFA, Head of Fixed Income and Portfolio Manager, and Jonathan Scott, CFA, Deputy Head of Multi-Sector Fixed Income, Portfolio Manager at Amundi US. They will discuss the current state of fixed income markets and explore opportunities for high-quality bonds.

Discussion topics will include:

• The impact of the current macro environment on inflation, interest rates, liquidity and recessionary concerns.
• The fixed income universe and interest rate expectations.
• Opportunities in multi-sector fixed income solutions.

CFP, CIMA®, CPWA®, CIMC®, RMA® and AEP® CE credits have been applied for and are awaiting approval.

Sponsored by

Jonathan Duensing, CFA
Head of Fixed Income, Portfolio Manager and US
Amundi USA

Jonathan Scott, CFA
Senior Vice President, Deputy Director of Multi-Sector Fixed Income,
and Portfolio Manager
Amundi USA