U.S. Interest Rate Outlook: Don’t Fear the Fed

With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, Capital Group portfolio manager John Queen discusses his outlook for the U.S. bond market, short- and long-term interest rates, and the important role that bond funds can play in a diversified investment portfolio. Listen and learn: Why U.S. interest rates are likely to stay “lower for longer” despite Fed tightening How a lack of inflation is complicating the Fed’s attempt to normalize monetary policy What stimulus withdrawal could mean for financial asset prices You’ll also hear John’s pick to win the Super Bowl. Hint, it’s not the Patriots. Your host Matt Miller is the policy and communications advisor for Capital Group. An author and former Washington Post columnist, Matt was co-host of the public radio program Left, Right & Center. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  Do you have any topics for Capital Ideas? Please contact our editorial team at [email protected]. Related: How a Shrinking Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Will Affect Bonds In the U.S.: https://thecapitalideas.com/shrinking-fed-balance-sheet-bonds/?cid=pc_sn_00013 Europe: https://www.thecapitalgroup.com/europe/capitalideas/article/shrinking-fed-balance-sheet-bonds.html Asia and Australia: https://www.thecapitalgroup.com/apac/capitalideas/article/bonds-shrinking-fed-balance-sheet.html The Capital Ideas websites are not intended for use by Canadian audiences. In Canada, please visit https://thecapitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.