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The Western Asset Global High Income Fund offers a 14%+ yield but faces significant distribution coverage shortfalls, raising the risk of a cut. EHI now trades at an over 9% discount, making entry more attractive, though not at a historical extreme; further discount widening is possible if a cut occurs. The fund's portfolio is heavily tilted toward below-investment-grade and emerging market debt, but broad…

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of April and highlight recent market action. CEF markets faced renewed risk aversion, with sector discounts widening to historical averages and MLPs and Convertibles led to the upside. Western Asset CEFs' NII remained largely stable; key drivers include short-term rate direction, liability management, and overdistribution.