Emerging markets exhibit renewed investor confidence in "investing fixed income", as Brazil’s central bank signals lower Selic rates. Short-duration EM debt gains favor among global portfolio managers balancing FX volatility risk. If you’re looking for other options to fund your retirement and preserve your wealth, you should consider investing directly in gold. A high-yield fixed-income investment is a type of bond or debt security that offers higher interest rates compared to more conservative investments. However, there’s more to these investments than the chance to earn a greater return. Latest Financial Times data shows "investing fixed income" strategies outperforming global equities year-to-date, with high-yield bonds posting a 3.4% gain. Hedge funds pivot into short-duration notes, anticipating potential Fed rate cuts by September as CPI trends ease.