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Mid-year reflections: don’t fight the U.S. consumer

Mid-year reflections: don’t fight the U.S. consumer

Update: 2025-07-01
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Don’t fight the Fed – or the American consumer.

Tim Leary, Senior Portfolio Manager on the BlueBay U.S. Fixed Income team, highlights the resilience of the U.S. consumer, with cash balances at a record $21.7 trillion and credit card utilization rates back to normal.

As High Yield bonds outperform and spreads tighten, the strength of the American consumer could drive inflows into credit markets, offering opportunities for investors looking beyond equities at all-time highs.

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Mid-year reflections: don’t fight the U.S. consumer

Mid-year reflections: don’t fight the U.S. consumer