BRIEF-Fitch Says Rate Cuts Will Not Quickly Lower Interest Costs for US Investment Grade Corporates

BY Reuters | CORPORATE | 09/25/24 02:39 PM EDT

Sept 25 (Reuters) -

* FITCH: EXPECT U.S. FEDERAL RESERVE MONETARY POLICY-EASING CYCLE TO BE MILD & SLOW BY HISTORICAL STANDARDS

* FITCH: CORPORATE BALANCE SHEETS REMAIN HEALTHY AND OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA IG CORPORATES IS CURRENTLY NEUTRAL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [ ]

In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.

Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.

Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully.

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