The U.S. Consumer Is Starting to Crack. Why Income Investors Should Worry.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 17 2024
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- Investors' Reaction to Consumer Price Index: Investors are optimistic about a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in September due to lower inflation indicated by the consumer price index.
- Concerns About U.S. Consumer Health: Despite positive CPI news, there are worries about U.S. consumers as retail sales were flat and debt levels, delinquency rates are rising.
- Impact on Diversified Bond Funds: Rising consumer stress could pose challenges for diversified bond funds holding securitized debt backed by consumer loans.
- Performance of Asset-Backed Securities: Asset-backed securities have been performing well, but concerns arise due to shrinking spreads and changing risk profiles.
- Advice for Investors: Experts recommend caution when investing in lower-quality consumer credit, emphasizing the need to assess risk/reward ratios carefully.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
- 52 Week Range: JSI's stock has a 52-week low of $51.05 and a high of $52.93, with the last trade recorded at $51.95.
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