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Now is the Time to Add to Bonds

 

Cooling inflation and modest but resilient economic growth has created a backdrop for the Fed to soon begin easing. In fact, the futures market is pricing in a near certain chance of the first rate cut occurring in September and a second in December.


With interest rates expected to fall soon, now is the time for investors to consider shifting from cash into longer-term bonds. Not only will they be able to lock into today’s higher bond yields, but they’ll enjoy potential price appreciation as interest rates fall.


On average, intermediate-term municipal bonds have outperformed cash over a one-year period during the last four easing cycles. But don’t wait too long to make the shift, as bonds purchased before the first rate cut enjoyed stronger returns than those purchased after the cutting cycle begins.

 

For investors sitting in cash, the message is clear: Now is the time to add to bonds.

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