Corporate bonds show value as spreads widen

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UK corporate bonds have begun to show value, with equity market volatility driving spreads on govern...

UK corporate bonds have begun to show value, with equity market volatility driving spreads on government bonds wider, particularly among lower-rated investment-grade credits. With little corporate issuance in the pipeline for the rest of the year, despite continued demand from investors and financial health improving among issuers, market watchers believe now is the time to buy before spreads tighten again. Fidelity senior portfolio manager Ian Spreadbury says spreads have widened among BBB, A and high-yield bonds in response to stock market volatility and the absolute level of equ...

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