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  1. DoubleLine Research Compares Microsoft Debt vs. U.S. Treasuries
    PR Newswire | 01:00 PM EST

    TAMPA, Fla. After an assessment of the two issuers in terms of cash flow, debt burden, interest coverage, yield to maturity, credit ratings and other factors, Ms. Entina finds "it might well be time to give high-grade corporate issuers, a second look."

  2. Higher Mortgage Rates Likely to Keep Existing Home Sales Near Multi-Decade Lows
    PR Newswire | 01/22/25 08:30 AM EST

    National Home Price Growth Projected to Decelerate, With Regional Variations Expected? WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2025 The recent jump in the 10-year Treasury yield and the resulting rise in mortgage rates are expected to continue to weigh on existing home sales in the near future, likely keeping them at or near their lowest level since 1995, according to the?January 2025 commentary from the Fannie ...

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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