Fixed Income at a Crossroads: The R* Wars

The fixed-income market is at a crossroads. Inflation does not appear to be a big concern, employment is strong and the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to gradually nudge interest rates higher at a measured pace. In this vlog, Michael Kushma, chief investment officer of global fixed income at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, talks with Lauren Young, the Reuters Money editor, on ways investors can prepare for uncertainty.

This Keynote interview took place at the USA 2018 Lipper Fund Awards. You can view the full list of 2018 US Lipper Fund Award winners here, and you can view photos from the celebration here.

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