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Interest Rates & Investment Opportunities: Market Update

Positioning for a Changing Interest Rate Environment

Recent economic data points — including a softer-than-expected jobs report — have increased the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts, leading to a notable decline in short-term interest rates. At Stonebridge, we’re adjusting our portfolios to help you stay ahead:

• Adding select longer-term bonds to lock in today’s income opportunities.
• Avoiding overexposure to the longest maturities and lower-quality bonds.
• Exploring equity-based income strategies where appropriate.

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With fall approaching, the recurring theme of volatility serves as a reminder for opportunity in both equity and fixed income markets.

Discussing the markets’ reactions to economic and geopolitical events, our Directors of Equity and Fixed Income provide an outlook for what lies ahead.

Key Takeaways:

• Market Rotation & Breadth Improvement
• Concentration Risk & AI Enthusiasm
• Anticipated Fed Rate Cuts & Falling Short-Term Interest Rates

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While short-term volatility may return, July reinforced the benefits of a disciplined approach. With AI momentum, rate speculation, and style convergence all at play, this is a time for clarity and consistency.

Discussing the markets’ reactions to economic and geopolitical events, our Directors of Equity and Fixed Income provide an outlook for what lies ahead.

Key Takeaways:

• Strong Market Sentiment: Q2 Earnings & AI Optimism
• Weak July Jobs Report: Treasury Prices Higher, Yields Lower
• Investor Implications: Stay Invested, Stay Balanced, Mind the Volatility

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