Columbia Threadneedle Fixed-Income Monitor: December 2025
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Columbia Threadneedle Investments979 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)CommentsSummaryThe longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, removing a key source of potential uncertainty.U.S. Treasury yields declined and credit spreads widened as Federal Reserve officials signaled caution about additional near-term rate cuts amid fears of sticky inflation.Performance was weaker across corporate credit sectors for the month. DNY59/iStock via Getty Images By Samantha Parsons Determining how to allocate to fixed income requires careful consideration. Our monthly Fixed Income Monitor consolidates the views of our investment team to help identify opportunities and risks across the asset class.This article was written byColumbia Threadneedle Investments979 FollowersFollowColumbia Threadneedle Investments is a leading global asset management group that provides a broad range of actively managed investment strategies and solutions for individual, institutional and corporate clients around the world.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is the global asset management group of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). For more information please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com.Quick InsightsHow does Columbia Threadneedle assess relative value in fixed income sectors?The team combines fundamentals, valuations, and technicals, leveraging long-term yield and spread percentiles to identify attractive risk-adjusted opportunities.What role do current yield and spread percentiles play in portfolio decisions?Current percentiles indicate whether investors are being adequately compensated for credit risk, guiding tactical allocations across fixed income subsectors.How should investors align fixed income allocations with their objectives?Allocations should reflect personal financial goals and risk tolerance, integrating both sector-specific opportunities and broader macroeconomic analysis.Recommended For You