Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Vanguard Bullish on US Credit Despite Tariff Risks
Imagine a big investment company called Vanguard.
They think it's a good idea to invest in company bonds, even though there are some worries about tariffs, which are like extra taxes on things coming into the country.
Vanguard believes that despite these worries, there are good reasons to invest.
They are positive because they expect the Federal Reserve to keep lowering interest rates, which would encourage businesses to borrow money.
Vanguard also thinks that some of the negative effects of tariffs have already happened, and the rest will happen slowly, so the economy can adjust.
They manage a huge amount of money and are optimistic about the future.
Vanguard is bullish on corporate bonds despite risks from tariffs.
Investment-grade credit spreads are near historical lows.
Vanguard expects further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
A third of tariff impact has passed through the economy.
Vanguard expects moderate growth over the next year.
- Who
- Vanguard
- What
- Is bullish on corporate bonds despite tariff risks
- When
- September 2024
- Where
- U.S. market
- Why
- Because healthy fundamentals, attractive yields, and a proactive Fed support current valuations.
- Company
- Vanguard
- Managed Assets
- $11 trillion
- Investment
- Corporate bonds
- Credit Spreads
- 74 basis points (lowest since 1998)
- Federal Reserve Interest Rates
- 4%-4.25%
- Expected Interest Rate by 2026
- About 3%