Here’s what interest-rate changes may mean for bond returns as traders watch Fed
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 18 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Bond Market Yields: Higher yields in the bond market provide a better buffer against volatility and potential for gains as interest rates fluctuate, according to Vanguard's research.
Projected Returns: With a starting yield of 4.5%, the U.S. aggregate index could see a 12-month return of 10.3% if rates drop by 100 basis points, but only a 0.7% loss if rates increase by the same amount.
Analyst Views on AGG
Wall Street analysts forecast AGG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AGG is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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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.








