Fixed Income

Global Fixed Income Strategy Monthly Report | January 2026

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Global Fixed Income Strategy Monthly Report

Get an analysis of important drivers of global fixed income markets, including macroeconomic trends, interest rates, currencies, and credit, in our monthly global strategy report.

In our January report:

Global macro strategy

The year-end Invesco Fixed Income Global Investor’s Summit included lively discussions around global macro trends and implications for markets. Get our conclusions. 

Interest rate outlook

US: We’re neutral on US rates. The Federal Reserve (Fed) cut rates in December, and more cuts are likely on the way in 2026, but these expectations appear to be priced in.

Europe: We’re neutral on European rates. Markets have priced in rate hikes for next year, but we believe expectations are premature amid lower-than-expected inflation and growth risks.

Currency outlook

US: We’re underweight the US dollar, based on a narrowing growth differential between the US and the rest of the world, Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts, and the US desire for a weaker currency to support domestic manufacturing and reshoring.

Europe: We’re overweight the euro based on expectations of continued US dollar weakness, a supportive eurozone fiscal environment, and potential flows away from US dollar assets.

Global credit strategy

Many Summit discussions centered on AI and the role of private credit financing. Invesco Fixed Income portfolio managers weigh in about the rising interest in private credit in the investment grade space.