New Delhi, April 14 -- The war in West Asia has impacted all countries in varying degrees, with global bond yields rising, pressure on the energy sector and concerns over stagflation amid weak growth and rising inflation, as per a report by Axis Mutual Fund.

Amid this, the fund house, in its 'Fixed Income Market Review and Outlook April 2026' report recommended that investors should opt for short- to medium-term funds with tactical allocation of gilt funds.

As per the report, the fund house feels that a barbell strategy is the most effective approach, as it balances short-term bonds for liquidity with long-duration bonds for tactical opportunities. "Our preferred positioning includes 2-year AA-rated corporate bonds for steady accrual an...