Episode 74: Fed Easing Resumes, Adding Tailwinds and Volatility to the Outlook

The Federal Reserve resumed rate cuts at its September meeting, gauging that risks to the labor market currently outweigh inflation risks. Mixed signals from the fixed-income and equity markets reflect the uncertain and complex outlook. Tune in as Matt Bush, our U.S. economist, and Evan Serdensky, portfolio manager on our Total Return team, cut through the noise, update our macroeconomic outlook, and discuss portfolio strategy for the road ahead. Related Insights: Third Quarter 2025 Quarterly Macro Themes Research spotlight on what's next. Read 3Q25 Quarterly Macro Themes Third Quarter 2025 Fixed-Income Sector Views Relative value across the fixed-income market. Read 3Q25 Fixed Income Sector Views Macro Markets Podcast Episode 73: Gamechanger: Post-FOMC & Jobs Data Analysis and Outlook Steve Brown and Patricia Zobel join Macro Markets to offer their analysis on the complex forces shaping our economic outlook and portfolio strategy. Listen to Macro Markets Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. In general, the value of a fixed-income security falls when interest rates rise and rises when interest rates fall. Longer term bonds are more sensitive to interest rate changes and subject to greater volatility than those with shorter maturities. High yield and unrated debt securities are at a greater risk of default than investment grade bonds and may be less liquid, which may increase volatility. Private debt investments are generally considered illiquid and not quoted on any exchange; thus they are difficult to value. The process of valuing investments for which reliable market quotations are not available is based on inherent uncertainties and may not be accurate. Further, the level of discretion used by an investment manager to value private debt securities could lead to conflicts of interest. This material is distributed for informational or educational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product, or as investing advice of any kind. This material is not provided in a fiduciary capacity, may not be relied upon for or in connection with the making of investment decisions, and does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. The content contained herein is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and/or a legal opinion. Always consult a financial, tax and/or legal professional regarding your specific situation. This material contains opinions of the author but not necessarily those of Guggenheim Partners or its subsidiaries. The author’s opinions are subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary and non-proprietary research and other sources. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but are not assured as to accuracy. No part of this article may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission of Guggenheim Partners, LLC. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is neither representation nor warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Guggenheim Investments represents the investment management businesses of Guggenheim Partners, LLC. Securities offered through Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC. © 2025 Guggenheim Partners, LLC. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission of Guggenheim Partners, LLC. 65755