REPORT
Midyear Fixed Income Review 2026
How are fixed income markets shaping up in 2026 as higher yields cushion rate volatility?
In this report, prepared by the Bloomberg Indices team, we look at how higher yields helped fixed income markets deliver broadly positive returns through June, even as sovereign yields rose and rate volatility persisted.
Key report highlights:
- Higher yields are cushioning rate volatility across fixed income sectors
- Credit markets stayed resilient as March spread widening reversed
- Hard currency EM debt gained 2.03% as elevated carry supported returns
Download the report now to explore how higher yields, credit resilience and shifting rate dynamics are reshaping fixed income opportunities in the second half of 2026.
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