CIO Weekly: Interest Rates Come Back Into Focus

Geopolitics may dominate headlines, but interest rates remain a key driver of market direction. Last week’s rise in long-end yields was a reminder that borrowing costs can quickly influence valuations, sentiment, and portfolio positioning.

For investors, this keeps fixed income and rate-sensitive sectors in focus as markets adjust to a higher-for-longer backdrop. The opportunity lies in being selective and disciplined, while the main risk is assuming macro pressures will stay secondary for long.