That need for high-yielding assets could be spurred on even more should a year-end rally occur in U.S. equities. Even though both the stock and bond markets march to the beat of their down drum, a risk-on sentiment could fuel either asset class.
As for now, the markets appear to be welcoming Powell’s latest comments on the economy, possibly beckoning the high-yield faithful.
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