Northern Bond Index Fund Q3 2025 Commentary
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Northern Trust Asset Management5 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)CommentsSummaryIt was an atypical macro backdrop, as economic activity defied expectations for a slowdown despite clear signs of labor market deceleration.The U.S. Bond Market, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S.
Aggregate Bond Index, generated 2.03% total return in Q3 2025 (-0.26% in July, 1.20% in August, and 1.09% in September).The spread between 10-year and 2-year U.S. Treasuries widened by 3 bps (0.03%), while the spread between 30-year and 10-year yields widened by 4 bps (0.04%). DKosig/iStock via Getty Images Fund Commentary It was an atypical macro backdrop, as economic activity defied expectations for a slowdown despite clear signs of labor market deceleration. Following several upward revisions, U.S. second-quarter real GDP growth—initially reported in July—was finalized at 3.8% annualized, well aboveThis article was written byNorthern Trust Asset Management5 FollowersFollowNorthern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments in efforts to realize their long-term objectives. Entrusted with $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, we understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy. That’s why we combine robust capital markets research, expert portfolio construction and comprehensive risk management in an effort to craft innovative and efficient solutions that seek to deliver targeted investment outcomes. As engaged contributors to our communities, we consider it a great privilege to serve our investors and our communities with integrity, respect and transparency.
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