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BNY Mellon Global Fixed Income Fund Q4 2025 Commentary

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The BNY Mellon Global Fixed Income Fund underperformed its benchmark in Q4 2025, posting a 0.67% return versus the benchmark’s 0.78%, amid subdued global economic growth and easing inflation pressures. Japan’s 10-year government bond yield surged 42 basis points to 2.07%—its first breach above 2% in over 25 years—signaling shifting market expectations and potential policy adjustments in Tokyo. Foreign currency bets weighed on the fund’s performance, with losses from short positions in the British pound and Swiss franc only partially offset by other gains. Fund managers anticipate the Federal Reserve will continue cutting rates, projecting a terminal rate of 3.25% as labor markets soften and inflation cools further. Weak growth indicators and tepid forward-looking data suggest prolonged economic sluggishness, with central banks likely maintaining accommodative stances into early 2026.
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BNY Investments59 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(11min)CommentsSummaryGlobal economic conditions remained subdued in the fourth quarter, with inflation continuing to ease and labor markets showing signs of softening.For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the BNY Mellon Global Fixed Income Fund’s Class I shares returned 0.67%, while the benchmark returned 0.78%.Japanese government bond yield rose sharply, taking the 10-year yield 42bp higher to 2.07%, the first time above 2% in more than 25 years.BNY Mellon Global Fixed Income Fund foreign currency positioning was a drag, with losses from short British pound and Swiss franc partially countered by gains.BNY Mellon Global Fixed Income Fund management believes the Fed will continue to reduce interest rates, reaching a terminal level of 3.25%. peshkov/iStock via Getty Images Market Review Global economic conditions remained subdued in the fourth quarter, with inflation continuing to ease and labor markets showing signs of softening. Growth indicators pointed to widespread sub-trend expansion, while forward-looking measures suggested little near-term improvement. Central banksThis article was written byBNY Investments59 FollowersFollowBNY Investments is a global, multi-specialist asset management group, underpinned by the strength and resilience of BNY, with its 240-year history and experience. Managing nearly $2 trillion in assets, they offer investment solutions developed and managed by talented asset class specialists, each with distinct philosophies and proven approaches. Note: This account is not managed or monitored by BNY Investments, and any messages sent via Seeking Alpha will not receive a response. For inquiries or communication, please use BNY Investments' official channels.

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