"Fallen angels" are corporate bonds that received investment-grade credit ratings when they were issued but have since been downgraded to junk. Historically, they have tended to exhibit greater ...

We explore the factors that may contribute to 2023 returns, including interest rate policy and its effect on the real economy, bond market expectations, and the impact of the yield curve. Fallen ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas including investing, ...

Fallen angels began 2025 on a positive note, outperforming the broad high-yield market by 0.10% (1.48% vs. 1.38%). The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fluctuated throughout the month, peaking at 4.79% ...

The positive momentum gained by fallen angels in the final quarter of 2023 carried over into January, surpassing broad high yield by 56bps. Sector-specific weakness may continue to manifest in ...

With 10-year Treasury yields having retreated noticeably in recent weeks, there’s a sense that things could be turning for the better in the bond market. Should that sentiment prove accurate, it could ...