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  1. FOMC preview: 25 bp cut now, but what's next?
    SourceMedia Bond Buyer | 11:10 AM EDT

    Given the Fed's reluctance to "surprise markets or take actions that could be perceived as overtly political," Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick said, "we find it hard to believe that anything other than 25 bp is the likely outcome for the upcoming FOMC meeting."

  2. Market grows in Q2; ETF, SMA ownership increases
    SourceMedia Bond Buyer | 09/13/24 02:30 PM EDT

    Household ownership of individual bonds was the largest category of muni ownership at 44.6%, mutual funds at 19.2%, exchange-traded funds at 3.1% and U.S. banks at 12.4%. While not detailed in the Federal Reserve data, SMAs may hold up to $1.6 trillion currently.

  3. Watchdog probe says Atlanta Fed president created 'appearance' of impropriety
    SourceMedia Bond Buyer | 09/11/24 04:51 PM EDT

    The Federal Reserve's inspector general says the reserve bank CEO did not trade on confidential information or have conflicts of interest, but did violate central bank rules and policies.

  4. Muni buyers focus on primary while inflation data tempers rate cut size
    SourceMedia Bond Buyer | 09/11/24 04:02 PM EDT

    The August consumer price index showed inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target level and makes a 50-basis-point?rate cut next week?unlikely, economists said. Further, many expect the market will be disappointed going forward, as future cuts will likely be shallower than expected.

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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