Worried that the Fed will need to raise rates? Consider this cheap insurance.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 17 2024
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Source: MarketWatch
Interest Rates and Bonds: Concerns about rising U.S. interest rates do not necessitate avoiding bonds, as some bond funds offer insurance against rate increases, potentially providing attractive yields despite the insurance costs.
Federal Reserve Expectations: There is strong market confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve will lower interest rates soon, with a 96.3% probability of a quarter-point cut anticipated at the upcoming Dec. 18 meeting.
Analyst Views on IGHG
Wall Street analysts forecast IGHG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IGHG 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.
