Major Investors Retreat from Risky Corporate Bonds as Rally Fades
Leading asset managers including BlackRock and Fidelity International are reportedly reducing exposure to riskier corporate debt as credit spreads approach post-crisis lows. Analysts suggest the market may be pricing in an overly optimistic economic scenario despite rising trade tensions.
Institutional Investors Shift to Safer Assets
Major financial institutions are reportedly scaling back their positions in riskier corporate bonds following an extended market rally, according to recent industry analysis. Asset management firms including BlackRock, M&G, and Fidelity International have reportedly begun shifting portfolios toward safer corporate or government debt amid concerns that current credit spreads offer insufficient compensation for risk.