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Global High Yield Update—Q2 2026 Resilient fundamentals support a carry-driven market

Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist

Executive Summary:

  • High yield spreads retraced Q1 volatility and finished H1 2026 at near cycle tights, supported by resilient growth and solid corporate fundamentals.
  • Elevated all-in yields and low default rates position carry as the primary driver of returns in a largely fully valued market.
  • An up-in-quality bias remains appropriate given increasing dispersion and continued pressure on lower-rated issuers.

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