Highlights from the week of July 17 – July 23, 2026.

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh appears ready to give markets fewer signals. That may give the Fed more flexibility, but it also gives every data point more power to move markets.

Elevated coupon income should continue to support senior loan returns in the second half of 2026, but tighter valuations and rising sector dispersion reinforce the importance of active credit selection.

A new wave of ERISA-friendly commercial mortgage loan investment vehicles are helping to streamline sponsors’ ability to broaden their fixed income toolkit. Here’s why that’s interesting right now.

AI-related debt is now over 15% of the U.S. investment grade bond universe and responsible for multiple $10+ billion private placements, and that’s not even taking into account associated sectors. Here’s where we see potential— and pitfalls—for fixed income portfolios.

Substituting convertible securities for CCC rated bonds in high yield mandates may improve return potential while reducing reliance on distressed credit risk.

The back half of 2026 may hinge on six themes: AI spending, uneven growth, labor supply, sticky inflation, uneasy central banks, and volatile bond markets.

Potential—and pitfalls—in AI debt for insurance allocators.

Government-backed mortgage bonds have outperformed during some of the market’s worst quarters. Here’s how they work and what their track record has historically meant for investors seeking diversification.

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